Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette faced criticism and disdain as a leader due to her extravagant spending and perceived detachment from the plight of the French people, earning her the infamous reputation of "Madame Deficit" during a time of economic hardship. Her role as queen also made her a target of revolutionary sentiments, contributing to the growing unrest that eventually led to the French Revolution. Despite her position of influence, she was largely ineffective as a leader in navigating the turbulent political climate of her era, ultimately leading to her tragic fate during the Reign of Terror.