Queen Maria Carolina of Austria (1752-1814) was the daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa. She became the Queen of Naples and Sicily by marrying King Ferdinand IV in 1767. Maria Carolina played a significant role in the political landscape of her time, advocating for reforms and modernization in her kingdom. As a member of the Habsburg dynasty, Maria Carolina was deeply involved in European politics, particularly during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. She was known for her strong opposition to revolutionary ideas and sought to maintain the power of the monarchy in her realm.