Leopold I, Margrave of Austria

Margrave of Austria from 976 to 994

b. c. 935 · d. 10 Jul 994

Leopold I, known as the Illustrious founder of medieval Austria 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.