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3 days ago · Holy Roman Emperors, Kings of Hungary and Bohemia, Archdukes of Austria (House of Habsburg-Lorraine, main line) Francis I Stephen, emperor 1745–1765 (→Family Tree) Joseph II, emperor 1765–1790 ; Leopold II, emperor 1790–1792 (→Family Tree) Francis II, emperor 1792–1806 (→Family Tree)
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3 days ago · The second Duke of Austria, Henry II's son Leopold V the Virtuous (Luitpold der Tugendhafte) (1177–1194) became Duke of these combined territories. Leopold is perhaps best known for his imprisonment of the British king, Richard I following the Third Crusade (1189–1192), in 1192 at Dürnstein .
Mar 14, 2024 · Legend has it that during the Battle of Ptolemais in 1191, Duke Leopold V of Austria was covered in blood and his white surcoat only showed through where his belt had been. This inspired the red-white-red colors seen on the flag today.
Mar 9, 2024 · According to legend, the Austrian flag was invented by Duke Leopold V of Austria during the Siege of Acre. After a fierce battle, his white surcoat was drenched in blood, but when he removed his belt, the cloth beneath remained unstained, revealing the combination of red-white-red.
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Mar 2, 2024 · The coat of arms of Austria, a red shield with a white horizontal central stripe, is attributed to Duke Leopold V in the late 12th century. This iconic flag has represented Austria for centuries and continues to hold great meaning for the Austrian people.
Mar 21, 2024 · 24. Austria. It has been said that when Duke Leopold V. of Austria returned from war his white battledress was soaked with blood. When he took off his belt, however, the cloth underneath was still white. Some will tell you to this day that this is what inspired the red and white stripes.
Mar 3, 2024 · According to legend, the Austrian flag was inspired by Duke Leopold V of Austria during the Siege of Acre. After a fierce battle, his white surcoat became drenched in blood, except for the area covered by his belt, which remained unstained. This gave rise to the red-white-red design of the Austrian flag.