Ma·ri·a The·re·sa (m -r  t-r s, -z) 1717-1780. Queen of Hungary and Bohemia (1740-1780) whose reign was marked by the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). |
Maria Theresa [məˈriːə təˈreɪzə]
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(Biographies / Maria Theresa (1717-1780) F, Austrian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1717-80, archduchess of Austria and queen of Hungary and Bohemia (1740-80); the daughter and heiress of Emperor Charles VI of Austria; the wife of Emperor Francis I; the mother of Emperor Joseph II. In the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48) she was confirmed in all her possessions except Silesia, which she attempted unsuccessfully to regain in the Seven Years' War (1756-63)
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