The Babenbergs: Austria's Forgotten Founding Dynasty

Long before the Habsburgs ruled from Vienna, the Babenbergs laid the foundation of Austria as a political entity. This episode traces the rise of the House of Babenberg from their origins in Bavaria to their确立ment as margraves and later dukes of the Ostarrîchi region. We explore key figures like Leopold the Illustrious, who expanded the territory; Leopold the Saint, who made Vienna a cultural center; and Frederick the Quarrelsome, whose death in the Battle of the Leitha River in 1246 ended the dynasty. Listen as Lucas and Luna discuss the Privilegium Minus of 1156, which elevated Austria to a duchy, and the geopolitics of the Holy Roman Empire that shaped the Babenbergs' fortunes. The episode also touches on the Babenbergs' conflicts with Hungary, Bohemia, and the Přemyslids, and how their legacy paved the way for Habsburg rule. A must for anyone curious about Austria's deep medieval roots. #Babenberg #Ostarrîchi #PrivilegiumMinus #LeopoldTheIllustrious #LeopoldTheSaint #FrederickTheQuarrelsome #BattleOfLeitha #HolyRomanEmpire #MedievalAustria #DuchyOfAustria #HouseOfBabenberg #Margraviate #Vienna #Přemyslid #Bavaria #History #FexingoHistory #AustrianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo