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Apr 26, 2022 · Saint Leopold III (1073 – November 15, 1136) was the Margrave of Austria in 1095-1136. He is the patron saint of Austria, of the city of Vienna, of Lower Austria, and, jointly with Saint Florian, of Upper Austria.
- Heinrich of Austria, II
Heinrich II Jasomirgott Herzog von Österreich was born in...
- Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg
Sie war die Ehefrau von Markgraf Leopold II. von Österreich...
- Heinrich of Austria, II
Throughout his life, Saint Leopold III was known for his piety, generosity, and humility. He is often depicted as an armed man with a cross on his coronet, holding a banner with three eagles, and carrying a model of the church of Heiligenkreuz.
Discover life events, stories and photos about Saint Leopold III Margrave of Austria (1073–1136) of Klosterneuburg, Tulln, Lower Austria, Austria.
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Leopold III (German: Luitpold, 1073 – 15 November 1136), known as Leopold the Good, was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November.
Saint of the Day: St. Leopold III. Patron Saint of Austria. Public Domain. King (1075-1136) His life. + Leopold was born in Gars, Austria, and raised under the influence of bishop Saint...
Leopold III or Saint Leopold, c.1073–1136, margrave of Austria (1095–1136). By his marriage (1106) with Agnes, widow of Duke Frederick I of Swabia (see Hohenstaufen ), he became the stepfather of German King Conrad III and the father of Otto of Freising and of Duke Henry II of Austria (see Babenberg ).
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Leopold III, Saint, Margrave of Austria, 1073?-1136) found : Colliers, 1973, v. 3, p. 294 (Leopold III the Pious; canonized in 1485) found : Holweck's biog. dict. of saints, 1924 (Leopold IV [sic], Markgrave of Austria; also lists Leopold of Gaiche)
