Infanta Maria Teresa of Austria was born on July 12, 1638, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of Emperor Ferdinand III and Maria Anna of Spain. As a member of the Habsburg dynasty, she played a significant role in European royal alliances through her marriage. In 1650, Maria Teresa married Louis XIV of France, becoming the Queen Consort of France. This union was part of a strategic alliance between the Habsburgs and the French crown. Maria Teresa's life was marked by her efforts to navigate the complexities of court life and her role in strengthening political ties between nations.