Leopold I | |
|---|---|
| Margrave of Austria | |
 Leopold the Illustrious fighting the Magyars and defending Melk, Babenberger Stammbaum, Klosterneuburg Monastery, 1489–1492 | |
| Margrave | 976–994 |
| Predecessor | Burkhard |
| Successor | Henry I |
| Born | c. 940 |
| Died | 10 July 994 Würzburg, Franconia |
| Buried | Melk Abbey |
| Family | House 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.
- ^ Lingelbach 1913, p. 89.