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Anne Marie Gresholtz was born in Strasbourg, France to Joseph Gresholtz and Anne Made. Her father died before she was born. She was raised by her uncle, housekeeper, and mentor Philippe Curtius.
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In the year 1768, Marie moves to Dr. Curtis' house in Paris, France.
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In 1778, Marie perfects the art of wax modeling. She makes wax models of people like Voltaire and Rousseau.
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When Marie is 17, she moves to Versailles to tutor King Louis XVI's sister in art for 9 years.
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In the year 1786, Marie moves back to Dr. Curtis' house in Paris, France and meets political figures. (The picture is the oldest figure in Madame Tussaud's, done by Dr. Curtis. It is called "The Sleeping Beauty" and is a model of Madame du Barry.)
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The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille.
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Marie is makes the death mask for the guillotined head of King Louis XVI.
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Marie makes Marie Antoinette's death mask. She faints when she sees the head.
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Marie is accused of being a Royalist and is imprisoned and in line to be beheaded. Dr. Curtis arranged for her release. She was imprisioned during the Reign of Terror.
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In the year 1795, Marie marries Francis Tussaud. From 1795 - 1800, she has one daughter who dies and two sons.
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The Peace of Amiens is signed and the French Revolution Ends.
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In the year 1802, Madame Tussaud acquires a business partner and leaves France with 36 wax figures and her oldest son, Nini. She begins to tour with her exhibit.
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In 1803, Madame Tussaud takes her exhibit to Scotland, Ireland, and England. She tours with her exhibit for 33 years. Madame Tussaud does not see her youngest son, Francis, until he joins her as an adult.
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In 1804, Madame Tussaud buys her independence from her business partner.
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Madame Tussaud's Today
In 1835, Madame Tussaud stops touring at the age of 74. She sets up a permanent home for her collection in London, England. -
In 1838, Madame Tussaud writes her memoirs.
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In 1842, Madame Tussaud creates her last wax figure, a self-portrait.
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In 1848, Madame Tussaud's husband dies.
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Video About Madame Tussaud's Today
Madame Tussaud died at the age of 88 in London, England. Her exhibit passes on to her two sons.
