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 | |
| 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. He was the first margrave of the Babenberg dynasty which ruled the March and Duchy of Austria until its extinction in 1246.