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Leopold II, Margrave of Austria
1095Oct, 12

Leopold II, Margrave of Austria

Leopold II, Margrave of Austria (b. 1050)
Leopold II (1050 – 12 October 1095), known as Leopold the Fair (German: Luitpold der Schöne), a member of the House of Babenberg, was Margrave of Austria from 1075 until his death. A supporter of the Gregorian Reforms, he was one of the main opponents of the German king Henry IV during the Investiture Controversy.

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