Marie Antoinette was the famous queen of France known for her extravagant lifestyle and eventual execution. Born in 1755, she was the last queen before the French Revolution. Antoinette became a symbol of the excesses of the monarchy, as her lavish spending amid widespread poverty alienated the French populace. Her lifestyle drew criticism, leading to the infamous phrase "Let them eat cake." In 1793, during the Revolution, she was arrested, tried, and executed by guillotine. Her death marked a significant turning point in the Revolution, symbolizing the fall of the monarchy and the rise of republican ideals in France.