Elected in 1658, Leopold ruled the Holy Roman Empire until his death in 1705, becoming the second longest-ruling emperor (46 years and 9 months) of the House of Habsburg. He was …

5 days ago · Leopold I was the Holy Roman emperor during whose lengthy reign (1658–1705) Austria emerged from a series of struggles with the Turks and the French to become a great …

May 23, 2018 · The second surviving son of Emperor Ferdinand III (ruled 1637 – 1657), Archduke Leopold was destined by dynastic tradition to enter the church, where he could use the wealth …

Born in 1640, Leopold I (r. 1658-1705) succeeded his father, Ferdinand III (r. 1637-57), as ruler of the Austrian Habsburg hereditary lands and, subsequently, as Holy Roman Emperor, a title he …

During his long reign the Habsburg Monarchy waged numerous wars, against France, the Ottoman Empire and internal enemies in Hungary. As a Baroque ruler, Leopold promoted the …

Apr 6, 2025 · Leopold I, the founding father of the Austrian Empire, was a ruler with a vision. He laid the foundation for a powerful empire and brought cultural renaissance to his kingdom.

Leopold I was a defining figure in the history of the Habsburg dynasty. His reign saw the consolidation of the Monarchy after the Thirty Years’ War and the decisive victories against the …

Leopold I, (born June 9, 1640, Vienna, Austria—died May 5, 1705, Vienna), Holy Roman emperor (1658–1705). Son of Ferdinand III, Leopold was a devout Catholic destined for the church, but, …

Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (1640–1705), Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia; Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (1676–1747), Prince of Anhalt-Dessau; …

Leopold I[b] (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first king of the Belgians, reigning from 21 July 1831 until his death in 1865. The youngest son of Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg …