Marie Louise, also known as Marie Louise of Austria, was born on December 12, 1791. She was the daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Francis II and became the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Their marriage in 1810 was part of a political alliance that aimed to strengthen ties between France and Austria. As Empress of the French, Marie Louise played a significant role in the court and was known for her beauty and grace. After Napoleon's downfall in 1814, she returned to Austria and later became the Duchess of Parma, where she lived until her death on December 17, 1847.