Leopold III, known as Leopold the Good, was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November.

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Occupation: ruler
Position held: margrave
Born: September 29, 1073
Died: November 15, 1136

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Agnes of Waiblingenspouse Leopold, Duke of Bavariachild Henry IIchild Agnes of Babenbergchild Otto of Freisingchild Judith of Babenbergchild Gertrude of Bohemiachild Konrad II. von Babenbergchild Adalbert II von Babenbergchild Bertha of Austriachild Elisabeth of Austriachild Leopold IIfather

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Occupation: ruler
Position held: margrave
Born: September 29, 1073
Died: November 15, 1136

Family