Princess Maria Antonia of Koháry was born on January 19, 1816, in Vienna, Austria. She was a member of the noble Koháry family, known for their wealth and influence in the 19th century. Maria Antonia was the daughter of Joseph Koháry, a prominent Hungarian nobleman, and Maria Anna of Austria, linking her to the Habsburg dynasty. In 1836, she married Prince Paul Esterházy, further strengthening her family's connections within European aristocracy. Maria Antonia's life was marked by her role in high society and her contributions to cultural events of her time. She passed away on December 1, 1867.