Saint Leopold III, Margrave of Austria

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Saint Leopold III (German: Luitpold, 1073 – 15 November 1136), known as Leopold the Good, was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November.

Life

Leopold was born at Babenberg castle in Gars am Kamp, the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[dubious – discuss]. The Babenbergs had come to Austria from Bavaria where the family had risen to prominence in the 10th Century. He grew up in the diocese of Passau under the influence of the reformer Bishop Altmann of Passau.

In 1096 Leopold succeeded his father as margrave of Austria at the age of 23. He married twice. His first wife, who died in 1105, may have been one of the von Perg family. The following year he married Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage to Frederick of Hohenstaufen,[2] one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany.

Leopold called himself "Princeps Terræ", a reflection of his sense of territorial independence. He was considered a candidate in the election of the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire in 1125, but declined this honour.

He is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, the founding of several monasteries. His most important foundation is Klosterneuburg (1108).[2] According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and led him to a place where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, who had lost it years earlier. He established the Klosterneuburg Monastery there. He subsequently expanded the settlement to become his residence.

Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten which developed a territory still largely covered by forest. All of these induced the church to canonize him in 1485.

Leopold also fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems. The last one was granted the right to mint but never attained great importance.

The writings of Henry of Melk and Ava of Göttweig, which are the first literary texts from Austria, date back to Leopold's time.

He is buried in the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he founded. His skull is kept in an embroidered reliquary, which leaves the forehead exposed; it also wears an archducal crown.

In 1663, under the rule of his namesake Emperor Leopold I, he was declared patron saint of Austria instead of Saint Koloman.

The brothers Joseph and Michael Haydn, each of whom sang in the choir of St. Stephen's Cathedral, both sang in that capacity at Klosterneuburg on this day. Joseph Haydn later became the more famous composer of the two. Michael Haydn later (1805) wrote a Mass in honour of Leopold, the Missa sub titulo Sancti Leopoldi.

Since the death of King Leopold I, the King's Feast is celebrated in Belgium on Leopold's feast day.

Children

By his first marriage, possibly to a lady of the Perg family:

• Adalbert or Albert II The Devout, Markgraf (1136–1137), d. 1137

By his second wife, Agnes of Germany, widow of Frederick I, Duke of Swabia:

• Leopold IV
• Henry II Jasomirgott.
• Berta, m. Henry III, Burggraf of Regensburg.
• Agnes, m. Władysław II of Poland.
• Ernst.
• Otto of Freising, Bishop and biographer of his nephew (from his mother's first marriage), Emperor Frederick I "Barbarossa".
• Conrad, Bishop of Passau and Archbishop of Salzburg.
• Elizabeth, m. Hermann II of Winzenburg.
• Judith, m. William V of Montferrat.
• Gertrude, m. King Vladislaus II of Bohemia.

According to the Continuation of the Chronicles of Klosterneuburg, there may have been up to seven others (possibly from multiple births) stillborn or died in infancy.

LIUTPOLD von Babenberg, son of LIUTPOLD II Markgraf of Austria & his wife Ida [von Ratelberg] ([1080/86]-15 Nov 1136, bur Stift Klosterneuburg). The Auctarium Vindobonense records in 1096 that "Liutpoldus successit dictus pius, sextus marchio" but does not specify his relationship with his predecessor[141]. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The Continuatio Claustroneoburgensis records that "Liupoldus marchio Austrie accinctus est gladio" in 1104[142], an event recorded in 1099 in the Continuatio Prædictorum Vindobonensium[143]. It is assumed that this knighting ceremony was performed around the age of 18, which means that Liutpold was born in the range [1080/86]. This appears corroborated by the same ceremony being recorded for Liutpold's oldest son Adalbert in 1125 (see below). He succeeded his father in 1095 as LEOPOLD III "der Heilige" Markgraf of Austria. He founded the Cistercian monastery of Heiligenkreuz in 1133. The Continuatio Claustroneoburgensis records the death "1136 XVII Kal Dec" of "Liupoldus marchio Austriæ"[144]. The necrology of Nonnberg records the death "XVII Kal Dec" of "Liupoldus marchio"[145]. The necrology of Kloster Neuburg records the death "XVII Kal Dec 1136" of "Liupoldus marchio fundator huius templi"[146]. He was killed while hunting. Canonised 2 Feb 1485[147].

m firstly --- von Perg, daughter of WALCHUN von Perg & his wife --- (-before 1105). This first marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[148], but the primary source on which it is based has not yet been identified.

m secondly ([early] 1106) AGNES of Germany, widow of FRIEDRICH von Staufen Duke of Swabia, daughter of Emperor HEINRICH IV & his first wife Berthe de Savoie ([Summer 1072/early 1073]-28 Sep 1143, bur Klosterneuburg). The Gesta Friderici of Otto of Freising records the marriage of "filiam unicam" of King Heinrich IV and "Fridericus dux Suevorum", naming her Agnes in a later passage[149]. In a subsequent passage, the Gesta records the second marriage of Agnes to "Leopaldo Orientali marchioni"[150]. The Continuatio Claustroneoburgensis records the marriage of "Liupoldus marchio Austrie" and "Agnetem imperatoris Heinrici IV filiam", specifying that the couple had seven children who died in infancy and eleven who survived into adulthood, six sons and five daughters[151]. The marriage presumably took place early in the year if it is correct, as stated by Haverkamp, that it was arranged by Agnes's brother, the future Emperor Heinrich V, to obtain her future husband's support for his rebellion against their father[152]. The Auctarium Mellicense records that Agnes, wife of "Leopoldus marchio", gave birth to 18 children[153]. The Annales Magdeburgenses record the death in 1143 of "Agnes marchionissa mater Cuonradi regis"[154]. The necrology of Nonnberg records the death "VIII Kal Oct" of "Agnes marchionissa"[155]. The necrology of Kloster Neuburg records the death "VIII Kal Oct" of "Agnes marchionissa fundatrix h e"[156].

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Saint. He was the Margrave of Austria in 1095-1136. He is the patron saint of Austria, of the city of Vienna, of Lower Austria, and, jointly with Saint Florian, of Upper Austria. His feast day is November 15. Leopold was born in Melk, the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg. He married twice. His first wife may have been one of the von Perg family, who died in 1105. His second wife was Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage, one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany. Leopold called himself "Princeps Terræ", a reflection of his sense of territorial independence. He was considered a candidate in the election of the Kaiser of The Holy Roman Empire in 1125, but declined this honor. He is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, the founding of several monasteries. His most important foundation is Klosterneuburg (1108). According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and led him to a place where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, who had lost it years earlier. He established the monastery of Klosterneuburg there. He subsequently expanded the settlement to become his residence. Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten which developed a territory still largely covered by forest. All of these induced the church to canonize him in 1485. Leopold also fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems. The last one was granted the right to mint but never attained great importance. The writings of Henry of Melk and Ava of Göttweig, which are the first literary texts from Austria, date back to Leopold's time. He is buried in the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he founded. His skull is kept in an embroidered reliquary, which leaves the forehead exposed; it also wears an archducal crown. In 1663, under the rule of his namesake Emperor Leopold I, he was declared patron saint of Austria instead of Saint Koloman. The brothers Joseph and Michael Haydn, each of whom sang in the choir of St. Stephen's Cathedral, both sang in that capacity at Klosterneuburg on this day. Joseph Haydn later became the more famous composer of the two. Michael Haydn later (1805) wrote a Mass in honor of Leopold, the Missa sub titulo Sancti Leopoldi.

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Leopold III., genannt der Heilige, der Milde oder der Fromme (* 1073; † 15. November 1136), aus dem Hause der Babenberger, war Markgraf der bairischen Marcha orientalis (Ostarrichi) 1095–1136, Heiliger (Festtag am 15. November), Landespatron von Österreich im Allgemeinen sowie von Wien, Niederösterreich und (gemeinsam mit dem Heiligen Florian) von Oberösterreich im Besonderen.

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Leopold war der Sohn von Markgraf Leopold II. und Ida von Formbach-Ratelnberg; seine Söhne waren Leopold IV. und Heinrich II. Jasomirgott. In zweiter Ehe war er mit Agnes von Waiblingen, der verwitweten Schwester Kaiser Heinrichs V. verheiratet, da er ihn gegen seinen Vater Heinrich IV. unterstützt hatte. Der Ehe entsprossen 17 Kinder, die allerdings nicht alle überlebten: zwei der Söhne wählten den geistlichen Stand – der berühmte Historiker Otto von Freising und der spätere Salzburger Erzbischof Konrad. Diese Versippung mit den Saliern hob die Bedeutung des Babenberger-Hauses, dem wichtige Königsrechte in seiner Markgrafschaft übertragen wurden. Leopold nannte sich Princeps Terrae, was bereits auf das Bewusstsein einer selbständigen Landesherrschaft hindeutet. Er war auch 1125 als Kandidat für die Königswahl im Gespräch, verzichtete aber mit Hinweis auf sein fortgeschrittenes Alter (50 Jahre) und dass er zu viele Söhne habe, was zu Problemen bei der Nachfolge führen könne. Mögliche Gründe sind auch die mangelnde Hausmacht und vielleicht auch die Rücksicht auf den Gegenkandidaten Friedrich von Schwaben, seinen Stiefsohn.

Begraben ist er im Stift Klosterneuburg in Klosterneuburg, das ihm seine Existenz verdankt. 1663 unter der Regierung seines Namensvetters Leopold I. wurde er zum Landespatron Österreichs an Stelle des Heiligen Koloman erhoben.

Wirken und Erinnerung [Bearbeiten]

Erinnert wird seiner vor allem für die Erschließung des Landes, die mit seiner Tätigkeit als Klostergründer einher geht. Seine wichtigste Gründung ist Klosterneuburg, das 1108 gegründet wurde. Der Legende nach war es die Stelle, an der ihm eine Marienerscheinung den Schleier seiner Frau Agnes zeigte, den diese Jahre zuvor auf der Jagd verloren hatte. Klosterneuburg wurde in den folgenden Jahren zur Residenz ausgebaut.

Andere Klöstergründungen waren Stift Heiligenkreuz und Klein-Mariazell. Diese Gründungen dienten der Evangelisierung, der Bildung, und der Erschließung des noch stark bewaldeten Gebiets.

Auch die Städte wurden unter ihm gefördert, neben Klosterneuburg und Wien namentlich Krems, das eine Münzprägestätte bekam, die freilich nie Bedeutung erlangte.

Aus seiner Zeit stammen auch die ersten deutschsprachigen literarischen Zeugnisse aus dem österreichischen Raum, namentlich von Heinrich von Melk und Ava.

Leopoldi [Bearbeiten]

Am 6. Jänner 1485 wurde Leopold heiliggesprochen; sein Gedenktag ist der 15. November. Anlässlich der Heiligsprechung und der danach durchgeführten Translationsfeier gab es im Stift Klosterneuburg weltliche Festlichkeiten wie Turniere, Bankette und Tänze.[1] Diese Lustbarkeiten werden noch heute, am Hochfest Leopoldi, jeden 15. November gefeiert. Im Volksmund ist die Feier inzwischen als das Fasselrutschen bekannt. Dabei wird über das Tausendeimerfass im Binderstadel des Stiftes hinuntergerutscht. Auch in anderen Orten Niederösterreichs und in Wien werden Leopoldifeste veranstaltet.

In Wien und Niederösterreich (früher auch in Oberösterreich) ist an diesem Tag schulfrei.

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Leopold was the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg. He married twice. His first wife may have been one of the von Perg family, who died in 1105. His second wife was Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage, one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany.

Leopold called himself "Princeps Terrae", a reflection of his sense of territorial independence. He was considered a candidate in the election of the Kaiser of The Holy Roman Empire in 1125, but declined this honour.

He is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, the founding of several monasteries. His most important foundation is Klosterneuburg (1108). According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and led him to a place where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, who had lost it years earlier. He established the monastery of Klosterneuburg there. He subsequently expanded the settlement to become his residence.

Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten which developed a territory still largely covered by forest. All of these induced the church to canonize him in 1485.

Leopold also fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems. The last one was granted the right to mint but never attained great importance.

The writings of Henry of Melk and Ava of Göttweig, which are the first literary texts from Austria, date back to Leopold's time.

He is buried in the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he founded. His skull is kept in an embroidered reliquary, which leaves the forehead exposed; it also wears an archducal crown.

In 1663, under the rule of his namesake Emperor Leopold I, he was declared patron saint of Austria instead of Saint Koloman.

There is no school on November 15 (Leopoldstag) in Vienna and Lower Austria.

Leopold III 'the Saint' Markgraf von Österreich (1) M, #113920, b. 1072, d. 1136 Last Edited=16 Jul 2005

    Leopold III 'the Saint' Markgraf von Österreich was born in 1072.2 He was the son of Leopold II Markgraf von Österreich and Ida of Cham. (2) He married Agnes Salian, daughter of Heinrich IV, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1106. (2)  He died in 1136. (2)

    Leopold III 'the Saint' Markgraf von Österreich was a member of the House of Babenberg. (3) He succeeded to the title of Markgraf von Österreich in 1095. (3) Children of Leopold III 'the Saint' Markgraf von Österreich and Agnes Salian -1. Adalbert Babenberg b. 1107, d. 1137 (2) -2. Leopold IV Herzog von Bayern b. 1108, d. 1141 (2) -3. Otto Babenberg b. 1109, d. 1158 (2) -4. Agnes Babenberg+ b. 1111, d. 1157 (2) -5. Heinrich II Jasomirgott Herzog von Österreich+ b. 1114, d. 1177 (2) -6. Conrad Babenberg b. 1120, d. 1168 (2) -7. Gertrud Babenberg+ b. 1129, d. 1150 (1)

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Leopold III., genannt der Heilige, der Milde oder der Fromme (* 1073; † 15. November 1136), aus dem Hause der Babenberger, war Markgraf der bairischen Marcha orientalis (Ostarrichi) 1095–1136, Heiliger (Festtag am 15. November), Landespatron von Österreich im Allgemeinen sowie von Wien, Niederösterreich und (gemeinsam mit dem Heiligen Florian) von Oberösterreich im Besonderen.

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Leopold war der Sohn von Markgraf Leopold II. und Ida von Formbach-Ratelnberg; seine Söhne waren Leopold IV. und Heinrich II. Jasomirgott. In zweiter Ehe war er mit Agnes von Waiblingen, der verwitweten Schwester Kaiser Heinrichs V. verheiratet, da er ihn gegen seinen Vater Heinrich IV. unterstützt hatte. Der Ehe entsprossen 17 Kinder, die allerdings nicht alle überlebten: zwei der Söhne wählten den geistlichen Stand – der berühmte Historiker Otto von Freising und der spätere Salzburger Erzbischof Konrad. Diese Versippung mit den Saliern hob die Bedeutung des Babenberger-Hauses, dem wichtige Königsrechte in seiner Markgrafschaft übertragen wurden. Leopold nannte sich Princeps Terrae, was bereits auf das Bewusstsein einer selbständigen Landesherrschaft hindeutet. Er war auch 1125 als Kandidat für die Königswahl im Gespräch, verzichtete aber mit Hinweis auf sein fortgeschrittenes Alter (50 Jahre) und dass er zu viele Söhne habe, was zu Problemen bei der Nachfolge führen könne. Mögliche Gründe sind auch die mangelnde Hausmacht und vielleicht auch die Rücksicht auf den Gegenkandidaten Friedrich von Schwaben, seinen Stiefsohn.

Begraben ist er im Stift Klosterneuburg in Klosterneuburg, das ihm seine Existenz verdankt. 1663 unter der Regierung seines Namensvetters Leopold I. wurde er zum Landespatron Österreichs an Stelle des Heiligen Koloman erhoben.

Wirken und Erinnerung [Bearbeiten]

Erinnert wird seiner vor allem für die Erschließung des Landes, die mit seiner Tätigkeit als Klostergründer einher geht. Seine wichtigste Gründung ist Klosterneuburg, das 1108 gegründet wurde. Der Legende nach war es die Stelle, an der ihm eine Marienerscheinung den Schleier seiner Frau Agnes zeigte, den diese Jahre zuvor auf der Jagd verloren hatte. Klosterneuburg wurde in den folgenden Jahren zur Residenz ausgebaut.

Andere Klöstergründungen waren Stift Heiligenkreuz und Klein-Mariazell. Diese Gründungen dienten der Evangelisierung, der Bildung, und der Erschließung des noch stark bewaldeten Gebiets.

Auch die Städte wurden unter ihm gefördert, neben Klosterneuburg und Wien namentlich Krems, das eine Münzprägestätte bekam, die freilich nie Bedeutung erlangte.

Aus seiner Zeit stammen auch die ersten deutschsprachigen literarischen Zeugnisse aus dem österreichischen Raum, namentlich von Heinrich von Melk und Ava.

Leopoldi [Bearbeiten]

Am 6. Jänner 1485 wurde Leopold heiliggesprochen; sein Gedenktag ist der 15. November. Anlässlich der Heiligsprechung und der danach durchgeführten Translationsfeier gab es im Stift Klosterneuburg weltliche Festlichkeiten wie Turniere, Bankette und Tänze.[1] Diese Lustbarkeiten werden noch heute, am Hochfest Leopoldi, jeden 15. November gefeiert. Im Volksmund ist die Feier inzwischen als das Fasselrutschen bekannt. Dabei wird über das Tausendeimerfass im Binderstadel des Stiftes hinuntergerutscht. Auch in anderen Orten Niederösterreichs und in Wien werden Leopoldifeste veranstaltet.

In Wien und Niederösterreich (früher auch in Oberösterreich) ist an diesem Tag schulfrei.

Saint Leopold III (1073 – November 15, 1136) was the Margrave of Austria in 1095-1136. He is the patron saint of Austria, of the city of Vienna, of Lower Austria, and, jointly with Saint Florian, of Upper Austria. His feast day is November 15.

Leopold was the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg. He married twice. His first wife may have been one of the von Perg family, who died in 1105. His second wife was Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage, one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany.

Leopold III, Margrave of Austria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Saint Leopold III (1073 – November 15, 1136) was the Margrave of Austria in 1095-1136. He is the patron saint of Austria, of the city of Vienna, of Lower Austria, and, jointly with Saint Florian, of Upper Austria. His feast day is November 15.

Leopold was the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg. He married twice. His first wife may have been one of the von Perg family, who died in 1105. His second wife was Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage, one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany.

Leopold called himself "Princeps Terrae", a reflection of his sense of territorial independence. He was considered a candidate in the election of the Kaiser of The Holy Roman Empire in 1125, but declined this honour. He is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, the founding of several monasteries. His most important foundation is Klosterneuburg (1108). According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and led him to a place where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, who had lost it years earlier. He established the monastery of Klosterneuburg there. He subsequently expanded the settlement to become his residence.

Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten which developed a territory still largely covered by forest. All of these induced the church to canonize him in 1485.

Leopold also fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems. The last one was granted the right to mint but never attained great importance.

The writings of Henry of Melk and Ava of Göttweig, which are the first literary texts from Austria, date back to Leopold's time.

He is buried in the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he founded. His skull is kept in an embroidered reliquary, which leaves the forehead exposed; it also wears an archducal crown.

In 1663, under the rule of his namesake Emperor Leopold I, he was declared patron saint of Austria instead of Saint Koloman.

There is no school on November 15 (Leopoldstag) in Vienna and Lower Austria.

[edit]Children

By his first marriage, possibly to a lady of the Perg family: Adalbert, d. 1138 By his second wife, Agnes of Germany, widow of Frederick I, Duke of Swabia: Leopold IV Henry II Jasomirgott. Berta, m. Henry III, Burggraf of Regensburg. Agnes, m. Władysław II of Poland. Ernst. Otto of Freising, Bishop and biographer of his nephew (from his mother's first marriage), Emperor Frederick I "Barbarossa". Conrad, Bishop of Passau, and Archbishop of Salzburg. Elizabeth, m. Hermann II of Winzenburg. Judith, m. William V of Montferrat. Gertrude, m. King Vladislaus II of Bohemia. According to the Continuation of the Chronicles of Klosterneuburg, there may have been up to seven others (possibly from multiple births) stillborn or died in infancy. [edit]References

Karl Lechner, Die Babenberger, 1992. Brigitte Vacha & Walter Pohl, Die Welt der Babenberger: Schleier, Kreuz und Schwert, Graz, 1995.

Markgreve av Østerrike 1095 - 1136. Leopold «den Hellige» ble Østerrikes landspatron.

Han er begravet i klosteret Neuburg.

Tekst: Tore Nygaard

Kilder: Erich Brandenburg: Die Nachkommen Karls des Grossen, Leipzig 1935. Allgemeine deutsche Biographie. Mogens Bugge: Våre forfedre, nr. 189. Bent og Vidar Billing Hansen: Rosensverdslektens forfedre, side 23, 91.

Markgreve av Ostmark (Österrike) från 1095, av huset Babenberg. Leopold var gift med kejsar Henrik V:s syster Agnes och lade genom denna och andra fördelaktiga giftermålsförbindelser grunden till Österrikes maktställning. Han var även verksam som klostergrundare. Leopold blev 1485 helgonförklarad.

Källa: Nationalencyklopedin.

Patron Saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November.

In 1096 Leopold succeeded his father as margrave of Austria at the age of 23. He married twice. His first wife may have been one of the von Perg family, who died in 1105. The following year he married Agnes, the widowed sister of Emperor Henry V whom he had supported against her father Henry IV. This connection to the Salians raised the importance of the House of Babenberg, to which important royal rights over the margravate of Austria were granted. Also, Agnes had influential connections through her previous marriage to Frederick of Hohenstaufen,[2] one of her sons being Conrad III of Germany.

Leopold called himself "Princeps Terræ", a reflection of his sense of territorial independence. He was considered a candidate in the election of the Kaiser of the Holy Roman Empire in 1125, but declined this honour.

He is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, the founding of several monasteries. His most important foundation is Klosterneuburg (1108).[2] According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and led him to a place where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, who had lost it years earlier. He established the Klosterneuburg Monastery there. He subsequently expanded the settlement to become his residence.

Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten which developed a territory still largely covered by forest. All of these induced the church to canonize him in 1485.

Leopold also fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems. The last one was granted the right to mint but never attained great importance.

The writings of Henry of Melk and Ava of Göttweig, which are the first literary texts from Austria, date back to Leopold's time.

He is buried in the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he founded. His skull is kept in an embroidered reliquary, which leaves the forehead exposed; it also wears an archducal crown.

In 1663, under the rule of his namesake Emperor Leopold I, he was declared patron saint of Austria instead of Saint Koloman.

The brothers Joseph and Michael Haydn, each of whom sang in the choir of St. Stephen's Cathedral, both sang in that capacity at Klosterneuburg on this day. Joseph Haydn later became the more famous composer of the two. Michael Haydn later (1805) wrote a Mass in honour of Leopold, the Missa sub titulo Sancti Leopoldi.

Children[edit] By his first marriage, possibly to a lady of the Perg family:

Adalbert or Albert II The Devout, Markgraf (1136–1137), d. 1137 By his second wife, Agnes of Germany, widow of Frederick I, Duke of Swabia:

Leopold IV Henry II Jasomirgott. Berta, m. Henry III, Burggraf of Regensburg. Agnes, m. Władysław II of Poland. Ernst. Otto of Freising, Bishop and biographer of his nephew (from his mother's first marriage), Emperor Frederick I "Barbarossa". Conrad, Bishop of Passau and Archbishop of Salzburg. Elizabeth, m. Hermann II of Winzenburg. Judith, m. William V of Montferrat. Gertrude, m. King Vladislaus II of Bohemia. According to the Continuation of the Chronicles of Klosterneuburg, there may have been up to seven others (possibly from multiple births) stillborn or died in infancy.

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