Leopold 1 of Austria

Where he ruled:

Austria

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When he ruled:

1658-1705

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Nicknames:

the hogmouth

nester of europe

the glorious

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Why he’s important:

maintained a Catholic society that expanded the educational system

helped austria become significant

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2 accomplishments:

made austria a significant power in europe

recovered almost the whole hungarian kingdom

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What he’s known for:

he was a patron of music

abolished the death penalty in austria

he was a devoted Catholic

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One interesting fact:

he was a devoted book collector

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