First of all, Maria Theresa (1717-1780) was never actually crowned empress. As the only female ruler in the House of Habsburg, she was the Archduchess of Austria and the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia.

Episode 2. Season 1 Episode 2 | 1h 42m 25s. Now in power, Maria Theresa must earn respect within the court and in Europe. Aired 01/19/2023 | Rating TV-MA ...

Despite the ongoing conflicts throughout her reign, Maria Theresa did not appear on the battlefield. This was not because of a lack of skill or will – but because she was almost always pregnant. Aged ...