Leopold (11th century)

Biography

He reigned for forty years in Austria and became the father of eighteen children. He was a virtuous ruler and concerned about the well-being of his subjects. He was known as the Father of the poor. He only waged war when his enemies forced him, and to make matters worse, he defeated them. He founded numerous abbeys, three of which still exist: Heiligenkreuz, Klosterneuburg and Mariazell.