SubjectsFamous People FactsFactsIP FactoidsRecord Breaking Facts Marie Antoinette caused a stampede during her first appearance in Paris. By IP Factly - Sep 29, 2015 0 4 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Marie Antoinette, 1767. Author: Martin van Meytens, PD-Art. Marie Antoinette was so beautiful that she captivated the crowd of Parisians, some of whom went wild that they caused a stampede and about 30 people were crushed.