Historical Events tagged with "babenberg"
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Politics & Government
End of the Babenberg Dynasty in Austria
June 15th, 1246 778 years ago
Frederick II, Duke of Austria, died in 1246, marking the end of the Babenberg dynasty's rule in Austria. His death left a power vacuum and ushered in a period of uncertainty for the region. The Babenberg dynasty had been a significant noble house that contributed to the early development of the Austrian state and its governance. Frederick's demise initiated a struggle for succession and control over the duchy, impacting the political landscape in Central Europe dramatically.
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