The famous queen executed during the French Revolution was Queen Marie Antoinette. Born in Austria, she became the queen consort of Louis XVI of France and was often criticized for her extravagant lifestyle during a time of widespread poverty and discontent. Amidst the growing unrest that culminated in the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette was imprisoned and put on trial for treason. In October 1793, she was guillotined, marking a significant moment in the revolution. Her execution symbolized the radical changes taking place in France and the shift in power away from the monarchy toward revolutionary ideals and republicanism.