Leopold III

Margrave of Austria
Person human Q349086
Leopold III
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Leopold III

Summary

Leopold III is a human[1]. He was born in Melk[2]. He was born on September 29, 1073[3]. He passed away in Klosterneuburg[4]. He died on November 15, 1136[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Leopold III's place of birth was Melk[2].
  • Leopold III passed away in Klosterneuburg[4].
  • Leopold III was born on September 29, 1073[3].
  • Leopold III died on November 15, 1136[5].
  • Leopold III is buried at Klosterneuburg Monastery[8].
  • Leopold III's father was Leopold II[9].
  • Leopold III's mother was Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10].
  • Among Leopold III's spouses was Agnes of Waiblingen[11].
  • A child of Leopold III was Leopold, Duke of Bavaria[12].
  • A child of Leopold III was Henry II[13].
  • A child of Leopold III was Agnes of Babenberg[14].
  • A child of Leopold III was Otto of Freising[15].
  • A child of Leopold III was Judith of Babenberg[16].
  • A child of Leopold III was Gertrude of Bohemia[17].
  • Leopold III's professions included ruler[6].
  • Leopold III is recorded as male[18].
  • Leopold III's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Leopold III's family is recorded as Babenberg[20].
  • Leopold III's noble title is recorded as margrave[21].
  • Leopold III's Commons category is recorded as Leopold III, Margrave of Austria[22].
  • Leopold III's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[23].
  • Leopold III's canonization status is recorded as regional patron saint[24].
  • Leopold III's given name is recorded as Leopold[25].
  • Leopold III's feast day is recorded as November 15[26].
  • Leopold III's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Leopold III, Margrave of Austria[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Melk[2], Leopold III… he was born on September 29, 1073[3]. His father was Leopold II[9]. His mother was Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Leopold III worked as a ruler[6].

Personal Life

Leopold III was married to Agnes of Waiblingen[11]. Children include Leopold, Duke of Bavaria[12], a sovereign[28], 1108–1141[29], of Germany[30]; Henry II[13], a sovereign[31], 1107–1177[32], of Germany[33]; Agnes of Babenberg[14], a politician[34], 1110–1163[35], of Germany[36]; Otto of Freising[15], a historian[37], 1109–1158[38], of Germany[39], specialised in Christian Church[40]; Judith of Babenberg[16], an aristocrat[41], 1115–1168[42], of Germany[43]; and Gertrude of Bohemia[17], 1120–1150[44].

Death and Burial

Leopold III died on November 15, 1136[5]. He passed away in Klosterneuburg[4]. Burial took place at Klosterneuburg Monastery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leopold III include Kirche am Steinhof[45], a church building[46], in Austria[47], founded in 1907[48]; São Leopoldo[49], a municipality of Brazil[50], in Brazil[51], founded in 1824[52]; Leopoldsberg[53], a mountain[54], in Austria[55]; and NÖN-Leopold[56], an award[57], in Austria[58], founded in 2000[59].

Why It Matters

Leopold III ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Kirche am Steinhof[45], a church building[46], in Austria[47], founded in 1907[48]; São Leopoldo[49], a municipality of Brazil[50], in Brazil[51], founded in 1824[52]; Leopoldsberg[53], a mountain[54], in Austria[55]; and NÖN-Leopold[56], an award[57], in Austria[58], founded in 2000[59].

FAQs

Where was Leopold III born?

Leopold III was born in Melk[2].

Where did Leopold III die?

Leopold III passed away in Klosterneuburg[4].

Who were Leopold III's parents?

Leopold III's father was Leopold II[9]. Leopold III's mother was Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg[10].

Who was Leopold III married to?

Leopold III's spouses include Agnes of Waiblingen[11].

What did Leopold III do for work?

Leopold III worked as ruler[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Silesia in the History of the Czech State I. From Prehistory to 1490. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  4. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Vlastenský slovník historický
    Place of birth Melk
    Place of death Klosterneuburg
    Sibling Ida of Babenberg, Helbirga of Austria, Elisabeth of Austria
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