Leopold II

Margrave of Austria
Person human Q304409
Leopold II
Paul Troger (1698-1762), Gaetano Fanti (1687-1759) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Leopold II

Summary

Leopold II is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1050[2]. He died in Gars am Kamp[3]. He died on October 12, 1095[4]. He worked as a margrave[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Leopold II passed away in Gars am Kamp[3].
  • Leopold II was born on January 1, 1050[2].
  • Leopold II died on October 12, 1095[4].
  • Burial took place at Austria[7].
  • Leopold II's father was Ernest, Margrave of Austria[8].
  • Leopold II's mother was Adelaide of Eilenburg[9].
  • Leopold II was married to Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10].
  • A child of Leopold II was Leopold III[11].
  • A child of Leopold II was Helbirga of Austria[12].
  • A child of Leopold II was Elisabeth of Austria[13].
  • A child of Leopold II was Ida of Babenberg[14].
  • A child of Leopold II was Sophia Babenberg[15].
  • A child of Leopold II was Euphemia of Austria[16].
  • Leopold II worked as a margrave[5].
  • Leopold II is recorded as male[17].
  • Leopold II's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Leopold II's family is recorded as Babenberg[19].
  • Leopold II's noble title is recorded as margrave[20].
  • Leopold II's Commons category is recorded as Leopold II, Margrave of Austria[21].
  • Leopold II's given name is recorded as Leopold[22].
  • Leopold II's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Leopold II's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[24].
  • Leopold II's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Leopold II, „der Schöne“'}[25].
  • Leopold II's sibling is recorded as Justizia of Babenberg[26].
  • Leopold II's sibling is recorded as Adalbert I, Count of Bogen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Leopold II was born on January 1, 1050[2]. His father was Ernest, Margrave of Austria[8]. His mother was Adelaide of Eilenburg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Leopold II worked as a margrave[5].

Personal Life

Leopold II was married to Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10]. Children include Leopold III[11], a ruler[28], 1073–1136[29]; Helbirga of Austria[12], a nun[30], 1050–1142[31]; Elisabeth of Austria[13], 1050–1107[32]; Ida of Babenberg[14], b. 1050[33]; Sophia Babenberg[15]; and Euphemia of Austria[16], 1086–1130[34].

Death and Burial

Leopold II died on October 12, 1095[4]. He passed away in Gars am Kamp[3]. He is buried at Austria[7].

Why It Matters

Leopold II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where did Leopold II die?

Leopold II passed away in Gars am Kamp[3].

Who were Leopold II's parents?

Leopold II's father was Ernest, Margrave of Austria[8]. Leopold II's mother was Adelaide of Eilenburg[9].

Who was Leopold II married to?

Leopold II's spouses include Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10].

What did Leopold II do for work?

Leopold II worked as margrave[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Spouse Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg
    Child Leopold III, Helbirga of Austria, Elisabeth of Austria +3
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