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Leopold I. Liutpold, Babenberger-Markgraf, 994
© Copyright Duke Leopold I. Engraving. Leopold I (Liutpold), d. Würzburg (Germany), July 10, 994, Babenberg Margrave; father of Heinrich I and Adalbert (the Victorious). 962/963 a vassal of Emperor Otto I with the title of Count in Donaugau in Bavaria. On July 22, 976, after the uprising led by the Bavarian Duke Heinrich II, given the title of Margrave by Otto II; 996 first documented mention of the mark bestowed on him being named Ostarrîchi. L. enlarged it beyond the Vienna Woods. His main residence was Melk castle, which he had taken from Count Sizo and where he founded a monastery. Literature: K. Lechner, Die Babenberger, 51994; NDB.
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