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  Ancestors and Family of Leopold V of Austria
Leopold V, the Virtuous, was a Babenberg duke of Austria from 1177 to 1194 and Styria from 1192 to 1194.
Leopold was the son of Henry II Jasomirgott and his Byzantine wife Theodora Comnena.
Leopold married Helena of Hungary, daughter of Géza II of Hungary and Euphrosyne of Kiev, in 1174.
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  Culture of Austria - History and ethnic relations, Urbanism, architecture, and the use of space
Austria has one of the world's lowest birthrates, and much of the population is under age twenty-five or over sixty-five.
Austria emerged as a distinct political entity in 976 when Otto II gave the area to the Bavarian nobleman Leopold of Babenberg, largely to keep the Magyars at bay.
Austria's status as a neutral nation was incorporated into the constitution by the Federal Constitutional Law on Neutrality of 26 October 1955.
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 Virtual Vienna Net: Austria's History
Austria emerged from the Second World War and the sufferings associated with it as a state that feels secure in its existence and which plays a decisive role in Europe.
In 976, Leopold von Babenberg, a descendant of a noble Bavarian family, was invested with the area between the rivers Enns and Traisen.
Austria's emergence as a major power was mainly due to the brilliant military leader Prince Eugene of Savoy, who served under three emperors (Leopold I, Josef I and Karl VI) and proved to be not only an outstanding military commander but also a fine statesman.
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 History of Austria
Between 976, when Leopold von Babenberg became the margrave of the Ostmark, and 1246, the Duchy of Austria was one of extensive feudal possessions of the Babenberg family.
The necessary spark was the assassination of the Austrian archduke and heir to the throne, Franz Ferdinand in June 1914 in Sarajevo.
Austria’s declaration of war against Serbia marked the beginning of World War I. Emperor Franz Joseph dies in 1916 and after the end of the war in 1918 the first Republic of Austria was established, ending the 640-year old Habsburg dynasty.
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 Leopold III Margrave of Austria: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
1493...by 32 coats-of-arms; in 8...peculiar to Austria, on account...order of Emp.
Leopold I. in 1693...castle of the margraves and dukes of the house...erected by Leopold I. in 1667...6 is the Austrian Credit-Anstalt...
LEOPOLD III, margrave of Austria or Saint Leopold, c.1073 1136, margrave of Austria (1095 1136).
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 Austria (09/07)
In 976, Leopold von Babenberg became the first in his family to rule the territory; the Babenberg line of succession lasted until the death of Frederick II in 1246.
Austria is active in the United Nations and experienced in UN peacekeeping efforts.
Austria traditionally has been active in "bridge-building to the east," increasing contacts at all levels with eastern Europe and the states of the former Soviet Union.
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 RULERS OF AUSTRIA (ÖSTERREICH)
  The founder of the Babenberg family, Leopold I, was a son or grandson of the Bavarian duke Arnulf.
RULERS OF Babenberg Margraves of Ostmark, Dukes of Austria from 1156
Habsburg Dukes of Austria, Archdukes of Austria from 1453
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 Leopold Information
2.1 Margraves of Austria from the Babenberg dynasty
Leopold V (1586-1632), regent of the Tyrol and Further Austria
Leopold the Strong (from the dynasty of the Otakars), Margrave of Styria from 1122 to 1129
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 Leopold V, Duke of Austria at AllExperts
Leopold V (1157 – December 31, 1194), the Virtuous, was a Babenberg duke of Austria from 1177 to 1194 and Styria from 1192 to 1194.
Leopold was the son of Henry II Jasomirgott and his Byzantine wife Theodora Comnena.
After Acre surrendered, the banners of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Richard I of England, Philip II of France and Leopold were raised in the city by Leopold's cousin, Conrad of Montferrat.
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 The Austrian Flag
The flag was adopted by Friedrich II., der Streitbare, the last Babenberg as Duke of Austria in the 13th century.
According to legend, Duke Leopold V. of Austria (1157-1194) was involved in a fierce battle during the Crusades.
Austria became one of the marches (the Ostmark) of the Holy Roman Empire after the Battle of Lechfeld in 955, and was given a margrave around 960.
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 Albert III, Duke of Austria Information
Albert III of Austria (September 9, 1349,Vienna–August 29, 1395, Castle Laxenburg), known as Albert with the Pigtail (German: Albrecht III "mit dem Copfe"), was a duke of Austria and a member of the House of Habsburg.
Albert III was born as the third son of Duke Albert II of Austria.
Elisabeth of Meissen descended from Babenberg dukes of Austria.
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 Austrian Press and Information Service | Washington, D.C. - History
Austria emerged from the Second World War and the sufferings associated with it as a state that feels secure in its existence and which plays a decisive role in Europe.
In 976, Leopold von Babenberg, a descendant of a noble Bavarian family, was invested with the area between the rivers Enns and Traisen.
Austria's emergence as a major power was mainly due to the brilliant military leader Prince Eugene of Savoy, who served under three emperors (Leopold I, Josef I and Karl VI) and proved to be not only an outstanding military commander but also a fine statesman.
www.austria.org /history   (1813 words)

  
 Leopold V of Austria
Leopold V of Austria is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
Leopold V of Austria: Encyclopedia II - Conrad of Montferrat - Conrad and the crusader states
Leopold V of Austria: Encyclopedia II - Siege of Acre - The double siege
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 Austria
The story goes that one of the early rulers of Austria wore a white tunic in battle one day, and the battle was so bloody that the entire tunic was bloodstained by the end of the fighting.
Duke Leopold V was supposedly granted these arms by King Henry VI, based on the battle-bloodied tunic of the duke, which had remained white only where covered by his wide belt.
Andrew Wheatcroft (1995) "The Habsburgs - Embodying Empire" reported that Duke Leopold V of Austria (referred to in one source as "Leopold Heldenthum") was of the Babenberg dynasty.
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 The Virtual Jewish History Tour - Austria
After the decay of the Roman Empire, the next record of the presence of a Jew in Austria is found in the ninth century, when Bishop Arno of Salzburg (785-871) was treated by a Jewish doctor (“medicum iudaicum”).
In 1420, King Albert V ordered the arrest of all Jews, and 270 were burnt at the strake, the rest were expelled and their property confiscated.
Jewish civil servants were inaugurated to prove their loyalty to Austria (1851); they were excluded from the possession of land (1853); and they were excluded from certain professions such as soliciting or teaching (1855).
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vjw/Austria.html   (2610 words)

  
 Austria (Austrian) Flag
This Austria flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
According to legend, the flag was invented by Duke Leopold V of Austria (1157-1194) while he was involved in a fierce battle during the Crusades.
In fact, the flag was designed in the 13th century by Frederick II, Duke of Austria (1210-1246; known as 'Frederick the Quarrelsome'), the last of the Babenberg dynasty.
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 History of Austria
The dukedom in the House of Agilolfing was primarily heriditary.
Between 976 and 1246, the Duchy of Austria was one of extensive feudal possessions of the Babenberg family - possibly descended from, or succeeded, a powerful Franconian family of the 9th century, from whose castle the city of Bamberg probably took its name.
Charles was the son of Philip I, king of Castile, and Joanna the Mad; maternal grandson of Ferdinand V of Castile and Isabella I; paternal grandson of the Habsburg Holy Roman emperor Maximilian I; and great-grandson of Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy.
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 Austria - meaning of word   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Austria is a parliamentary representative democracy consisting of nine federal states and is one of two European countries that have declared their everlasting neutrality.
Austria is a member of UN and the European Union == History == === Origin of the name === The German language name Österreich can be translated into English language as the "eastern realm", which is derived from the Old German ''Ostarrîchi''.
Austria's territory stretches from the high mountains of the Alps in the west of the country to the low and plain fields of the East.
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 Babenberg
Heinrich I, Mgve of the Ostmark (994-1018), from 996 Mgve of Austria, +23.6.1018
Mgve Heinrich II "Jasomirgott" of Austria (1141-56), Duke of Austria (1156-77), Duke of Bavaria (1143-56), Pfgf bei Rhein (1140-42), *1112, +k.a.
Duke Friedrich II "der Streitbare" of Austria (1230-46), Herr in Krain 1232, *1210, +k.a.15.6.1246; 1m: (div 1229) Sophia Lascarina, dau.of Theodore Laskaris, Emperor of Byzantium; 2m: 1229 (div 1240) Agnes of Meranien (+1260/63)
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 AUSTRIA - HUNGARY
Austria began as a frontier land of Charlemagne's empire and rose to be the chief German state, ruling many neighboring peoples.
Austria's rise to power began with the Babenberg dynasty, which began when Leopold I became Margrave of Austria in 976.
The Babenberg dynasty came to an end in 1246 when Frederick II, the last of the line, was killed in battle against the Magyars.
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 Gold Coins of Austria
In 976 the area was ruled by Leopold of Babenberg under the authority of the Holy Roman Empire.
Austria has produced many issues of gold coins and different denominations with the most common being the gold Ducat.
After World War I Austria was established as an independent republic and produced gold coins in the denomination of 20 Kronen and 100 Kronen in 1923 and 1924.
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 Ancestors and Family of Heinrich II Jasomirgott of Austria
Heinrich (Henry) II, Count Palatine of the Rhine 1140-1141, Margrave of Austria from 1141 to 1156, Duke of Bavaria from 1143 to 1156, Duke of Austria 1156-1177, was a prince from the dynasty of Babenberg.
As the son of Markgrave Leopold III, he first became Count Palatine of the Rhine until being appointed Duke of Bavaria and Margrave of Austria after the unexpected death of his brother Leopold IV.
A replacement had to be found for the Babenberg family, namely the Privilegium Minus, by which Austria gained complete independence from Bavaria as a duchy.
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 List of rulers of Austria - Origins
List of rulers of Austria - Origins is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
Henry II Jasomirgott (1141-1177) (Duke of Bavaria, 1143-1156) Leopold V (1177-1194) Frederick I (1195-1198) Leopold VI (1198-1230) Frederick II the Quarrelsome (1230-1246) List of rulers of Austria - Interregnum.
The inheritance of the duchy passed to the Margraves of Baden through Frederick II's sister, Gertrude, but they did not manage to establish themselves in the country and were rejected by the estates Herman...
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 List of rulers of Austria - Babenberg Dukes
List of rulers of Austria - Babenberg Dukes is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
List of rulers of Austria - Babenberg Dukes: Encyclopedia II - List of rulers of Austria - Dukes of Austria from 1155
List of rulers of Austria - Babenberg Dukes: Encyclopedia II - List of rulers of Austria - Republic of Austria
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Duke Leopold VI of Austria (1176 - 1230)
Duke Leopold V of Austria (1157 - 1194)
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 Ancestors of Duke Of Austria Leopold VI AUSTRIA
Ancestors of Duke Of Austria Leopold VI AUSTRIA
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