Leopold I, Margrave of Austria

Leopold I
Margrave of Austria
Leopold the Illustrious fighting the Magyars and defending Melk, Babenberger Stammbaum, Klosterneuburg Monastery, 1489–1492
Margrave976–994
PredecessorBurkhard
SuccessorHenry I
Bornc. 940
Died(994-07-10)10 July 994
Würzburg, Franconia
BuriedMelk Abbey
FamilyHouse of Babenberg
Spouse(s)Richardis of Sualafeldgau
Issue
Father(?) Arnulf, Duke of Bavaria

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.

  1. ^ Lingelbach 1913, p. 89.