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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 <small>56</small> 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:
''Sull''architrave dell'ingresso:''
''In the entrance archway:''
* <small>42</small> EmperorImperatore '''[[JosephGiuseppe II, Holydel RomanSacro EmperorRomano Impero|JosephGiuseppe II]]''' (Schönbrunn [[13 Marchmarzo]] [[1741]] - Vienna [[20 Februaryfebbraio]] [[1790]]. SonFiglio of Empressdell'Imperatrice Maria TheresaTeresa <small>56</small>.{{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 <small>42</small>:''
*{{biohead| <small>41|Countess</small> Contessa'''[[Karoline von Fuchs Mollard]]''' ([[January 1 gennaio]], [[1681]] - [[April 27 aprile]], [[1754]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}}. Long-time family retainer and governess to Empress Maria Theresia,{{bioxref| <small>56}}</small>, her sisters{{bioxref| <small>23}} {{bioxref|e 39}}</small> and her children. The inscription of gratitude on the lid of her sarcopagus is signed by Empress Maria Theresa,{{bioxref|56}} <small>56</small>,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.
''InAl thecentro centerdella of the vaultvolta, fromda leftsinistra toa rightdestra:''
*{{biohead| <small>56|Empress</small> Imperatrice '''[[Maria TheresaTeresa of Austriad'Asburgo|Maria TheresaTeresa]]''' ([[13 Maymaggio]] [[1717]] - [[29 Novembernovembre]] [[1780]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Eldest surviving descendant of Emperor Karl VI,{{bioxref|40}}[[#Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartFerdinand27|<small>→Family Tree40</small>]], her ascension was contested and officially the crown of the Empire went to her husband ([[1736]]) Emperor Franz I Stephen.{{bioxref| <small>55}}</small>. 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| <small>55|Emperor</small> Imperatore '''[[Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor|Franz I Stephen]]''' (Lunéville [[8 Decemberdicembre]] [[1708]] - Innsbruck [[18 Augustagosto]] [[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| <small>42}}</small>:''
*{{biohead| <small>43|Archduchess</small> Arciduchessa '''Maria Karolina''' ([[September 17 settembre]], [[1748]] - [[September 17 settembre]], [[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| <small>44|Archduke</small> Arciduca '''Karl Joseph''' Emanuel Johann Nepomuck Anton Prokop ([[February 1]], [[1745]] - [[January 18]], [[1761]])|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}}. Second son of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref| <small>55}}</small> 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| <small>45|Archduchess</small> Arciduchessa Marie '''Johanna Gabriele''' Josephe Antonie ([[February 4 febbraio]], [[1750]] - [[December 23 dicembre]], [[1762]]|Imperial Crypt#ZegelChartMTheresia56}} Eighth daughter of Emperor Franz I Stephen{{bioxref| <small>55}}</small> and Empress Maria Theresa.{{bioxref| <small>56}}</small>. 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.
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