Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor

Leopold I Habsburg (June 9, 1640 – May 5, 1705), Holy Roman emperor, was the second son of the emperor Ferdinand III and his first wife Maria Anna, daughter of Philip III of Spain.

Character and overall assessment

Leopold was a man of industry and education, and during his later years, he showed some political ability. Extremely tenacious of his rights and regarding himself as an absolute sovereign, he was also very intolerant and greatly influenced by the Jesuits. In person, he was short, but strong and healthy. Although he had no inclination for a military life, he loved exercise in the open air, such as hunting and riding; he also had a taste for music.

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Vienna's second district, Leopoldstadt, is named after him.

Related Topics:
Vienna - Leopoldstadt

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Names in other languages: German/Czech/Slovak: Leopold I,Hungarian: I. Lipót

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