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.
Related people
- Richardis of Sualafeldgau spouse of · traditional
- Luitpold I. parent of · traditional
- Poppo parent of · traditional
- Henry I, Margrave of Austria parent of · traditional
- Ernest I parent of · traditional
- Adalbert, Margrave of Austria parent of · traditional
Places
- Würzburg death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.