Leopold I, Margrave of Austria

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.

Occupation

margrave

Position held

margrave

Citizenship

Austria

Born

935

Died

July 10, 994