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Leopold I (also Luitpold; c. 940 – 10 July 994), known as the Illustrious (German: der Erlauchte) was a member of the House of Babenberg who ruled as Margrave of Austria from 976 until his death. He was the first margrave of the Babenberg dynasty which ruled the March and Duchy of Austria until its extinction in 1246.
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Burkhard Earl of Geisenhausen was the first margrave in the...
- Leopold II The Fair
Leopold II (1050 – 12 October 1095), known as Leopold the...
- Leopold of Austria
Leopold of Austria may refer to: Leopold I, Margrave of...
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Leopold I of Babenberg became margrave of Austria in 976. The Babenbergs’ power was modest, however, until the 12th century, when they came to dominate the Austrian nobility. With the death of Duke Frederick II in 1246, the male line of the Babenbergs ended, and…
When Leopold I. 'der Erlauchte' Markgraf von Österreich was born about 0940, in Austria, his father, Arnulf I. 'der Böse' Herzog von Bayern, was 55 and his mother, Judith von Friaul, was 52. He married Richarda vom Sualafeldgau about 0975. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters.
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Leopold II (1050 – 12 October 1095), known as Leopold the Fair (German: Luitpold der Schöne), a member of the House of Babenberg, was Margrave of Austria from 1075 until his death. A supporter of the Gregorian Reforms, he was one of the main opponents of the German king Henry IV during the Investiture Controversy.
Leopold I may refer to: Leopold I, Margrave of Austria (d. 994), first Margrave of Austria. Leopold I, Duke of Austria (1290–1326), co-Duke of Austria and Styria with Frederick I. Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (1640–1705), Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia.
Leopold of Austria may refer to: Leopold I, Margrave of Austria (died 994), reigned 976–94; Leopold II, Margrave of Austria (1050–1095), reigned 1075–95; Leopold III, Margrave of Austria (1073–1136), reigned 1095–1136, saint; Leopold V, Duke of Austria (1157–1194) Leopold I, Duke of Austria (1290–1326), co-ruler of Austria from ...
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Leopold I (also Luitpold; c. 940 – 10 July 994), known as the Illustrious (German: der Erlauchte), a member of the House of Babenberg, was Margrave of Austria from 976 until his death. He was the first margrave of the Babenberg dynasty which ruled the March and Duchy of Austria until its extinction in 1246.
