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  1. 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. [1] He was the first margrave of the Babenberg dynasty which ruled the March and Duchy of Austria until its extinction in 1246.

  2. Other articles where Leopold I is discussed: House of Babenberg: 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…

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