maria giuseppina was engaged to the french prince louis stanislas of france. he was known as the count of provence. they were married on 16 april 1771 "by proxy" in the turin. they were married in person on 14 may 1771 at the palace of versailles. a luxurious ball followed the wedding on 20 may. she was considered to be ugly. louis stanislas hated his wife. we know today that these rumors were created by those who supported marie antoinette as a rivalry soon emerged after the youngest brother 'comte d'artois', married the comtesse's sister, thereby bringing yet another savoyard princess to versailles and creating an italian party at court.