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=== La Volta di Maria Teresa ===
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The three vaults of the Imperial Crypt held 44 bodies plus urns containing the hearts of two other persions when Empress Maria Theresa{{bioxref|56}} started construction of the ''Maria Theresien Gruft '' in [[1754]]. It is behind the church above, with its dome rising into the monastery courtyard and contains the tombs of 16 persons:
''In the entrance archway:''
*{{biohead|42|Emperor '''[[Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor|Joseph II]]''' (Schönbrunn [[13 March]] [[1741]] - Vienna [[20 February]] [[1790]]|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Son of Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} A populist who became known as "the people's emperor," he initiated many reforms (including a prohibition on embalming and elaborate burials), many of which he repudiated in disillusionment shortly before his death. In keeping with his edict, his body is unembalmed and intact within a simple copper tomb. He died shortly before his 51st birthday after an official reign of 10 years. His equestrian statue in the [[Josefplatz]] of the [[Hofburg]] palace is where Harry Lime's auto accident occurs in [[The Third Man]]. His two wives and two children are buried in this Vault.
''In the small chamber immediately north of Emperor Joseph II{{bioxref|42}}:''
*{{biohead|41|Countess '''[[Karoline von Fuchs Mollard]]''' ([[January 1]], [[1681]] - [[April 27]], [[1754]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Long-time family retainer and governess to Empress Maria Theresia,{{bioxref|56}} her sisters{{bioxref|23}} {{bioxref|39}} and her children. The inscription of gratitude on the lid of her sarcopagus is signed by Empress Maria Theresa,{{bioxref|56}} who ordered her burial with the imperial family (although she had no direct blood or matrimonial connection to the Habsburgs) when she died at age 73.
''In the center of the vault, from left to right:''
*{{biohead|56|Empress '''[[Maria Theresa of Austria|Maria Theresa]]''' ([[13 May]] [[1717]] - [[29 November]] [[1780]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Eldest surviving descendant of Emperor Karl VI,{{bioxref|40}}[[#Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartFerdinand27|<small>→Family Tree</small>]] her ascension was contested and officially the crown of the Empire went to her husband ([[1736]]) Emperor Franz I Stephen.{{bioxref|55}} Dying at age 63, her forty years' reign is thought of by the Austrians as the British think of [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]]: the golden years of power, prestige and empire. A prominent statue of her enthroned and surrounded by her ministers is a landmark at the entrance to the [[Museumplatz]]. Her heart is buried in the [[Herzgruft (Vienna)|Herzgruft]] in the [[Augustinerkirche]].
*{{biohead|55|Emperor '''[[Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor|Franz I Stephen]]''' (Lunéville [[8 December]] [[1708]] - Innsbruck [[18 August]] [[1765]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Duke of Lorraine and Grand Duke of Tuscany. Husband of Empress Maria Theresa,{{bioxref|56}} he died at age 56 after nominally being Emperor for 25 years. His heart is buried in the [[Herzgruft (Vienna)|Herzgruft]] in the [[Augustinerkirche]].
This double tomb of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I Stephen, sculpted by [[Balthasar Ferdinand Moll]] is of particular artistic merit and is probably the most glorious in terms of design.
''In the small chamber immediately south of Emperor Joseph II{{bioxref|42}}:''
*{{biohead|43|Archduchess '''Maria Karolina''' ([[September 17]], [[1748]] - [[September 17]], [[1748]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Still-born daughter of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.
''Along the south wall, young children of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} From left to right:''
*{{biohead|44|Archduke '''Karl Joseph''' Emanuel Johann Nepomuck Anton Prokop ([[February 1]], [[1745]] - [[January 18]], [[1761]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Second son of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa. Died of small pox shortly before his 16th birthday. His heart is buried in the [[Herzgruft (Vienna)|Herzgruft]] in the [[Augustinerkirche]].
*{{biohead|45|Archduchess Marie '''Johanna Gabriele''' Josephe Antonie ([[February 4]], [[1750]] - [[December 23]], [[1762]]|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Eighth daughter of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} Died of small pox at age 12. Her heart is buried in the [[Herzgruft (Vienna)|Herzgruft]] in the [[Augustinerkirche]].
*{{biohead|46|Archduchess '''Marie Josephe''' Gabriele Johanna Antonie Anna ([[March 19]], [[1751]] - [[October 15]], [[1767]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Ninth daughter of Emperor Franz I{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} Unhappy with the marriage arranged for her, she died of small pox the day before her wedding, at age 16.
''At the southwest bend:''
*{{biohead|47|'''Unnamed''' princess (1744)|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Daughter of Prince Charles of Lorraine and Archduchess Maria Anna{{bioxref|39}} (sister of Empress Maria Theresa{{bioxref|56}}).
''Along the west wall, mainly the family of Emperor Joseph II.{{bioxref|42}} From left to right:''
*{{biohead|48|Archduchess '''Marie Elisabeth''' Amalie Antonie Josephe Gabriele Johanna Agathe ([[February 5]], [[1737]] - [[June 7]], [[1740]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Three-years old, eldest daughter of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} Her intestines are buried separately in the [[Ducal Crypt]] of the [[Stephansdom]].
*{{biohead|49|Empress '''[[Maria Josepha of Bavaria]]''' ([[March 30]], [[1739]] - [[May 28]], [[1767]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Second wife ([[1765]]) of Emperor Joseph II.{{bioxref|42}} She was the daughter of the only non-Habsburg Emperor since [[1438]], [[Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor|Karl VII of Bavaria]] and his wife, a daughter of Emperor Joseph I.{{bioxref|35}} Especially because of the unusually potent form of small pox of which she died at age 28, her body was not embalmed but immediately placed intact into her coffin. Her husband of 2 years had not developed a regard for her, and did not attend her funeral.
*{{biohead|50|Empress '''[[Isabella Maria of Bourbon-Parma]]''' ([[31 December]] [[1741]] - [[27 November]] [[1763]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} First wife ([[1760]]) of Emperor Joseph II.{{bioxref|42}} Daughter of [[Philip, Duke of Parma]] ([[1720]] - [[1765]]) (brother of King [[Philip V of Spain]]) and [[Louise-Elisabeth of Bourbon]] ([[14 August]] [[1727]] - [[6 December]] [[1759]]) (daughter of King [[Louis XV of France]]). Greatly beloved by her husband, at age 21 she contracted small pox during her second pregnancy and died 5 days after giving birth to a still born daughter.{{bioxref|51}} Under her husband's orders, her body was buried whole and unembalmed.
*{{biohead|51|Archduchess '''Christina''' ([[November 22]], [[1763]] - [[November 22]], [[1763]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Still-born second daughter of Emperor Joseph II{{bioxref|42}} and his first wife Archduchess Isabella.{{bioxref|50}} Her tomb rests beneath that of her mother.{{bioxref|50}}
*{{biohead|52|Archduchess '''Maria Theresia''' ([[March 20]], [[1762]] - [[January 23]], [[1770]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Eldest daughter of Emperor Joseph II{{bioxref|42}} and his first wife Archduchess Isabella.{{bioxref|50}} Died at almost 8 years of age.
*{{biohead|53|Archduchess '''Marie Caroline''' Ernestine Antonie Johanna Josephe ([[January 12]], [[1740]] - [[January 25]], [[1741]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Third daughter of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref|55}} and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref|56}} Died at age 1 year. Her intestines are buried separately in the [[Ducal Crypt]] of the [[Stephansdom]].
''Beside the entrance to [[#VaultFranz|Franz’s Vault]] on the north wall:''
*{{biohead|54|Duchess '''Christina of Saxony-Teschen''' ([[May 16]], [[1767]] - [[May 17]], [[1767]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Infant, only child of Duke Albert of Saxony-Teschen{{bioxref|111}} and Archduchess Maria Christina.{{bioxref|112}}
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=== La Volta di Francesco ===
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