Ernest, Margrave of Austria

Ernest (German: Ernst, 1027 – 10 June 1075), known as Ernest the Brave (Ernst der Tapfere), was the Margrave of Austria from 1055 to his death in 1075. He was a member of the House of Babenberg.

Ernest
Margrave of Austria
Ernest the Brave at the Battle of Langensalza, Babenberger Stammbaum, Klosterneuburg Monastery, 1489–1492
Margravate1055–1075
PredecessorAdalbert
SuccessorLeopold II
Born1027
Died10 June 1075
Noble familyBabenberg
SpouseAdelaide of Eilenburg
Swanhilde of Ungarnmark
Issue
Detail
Leopold II
FatherAdalbert
MotherFrozza Orseolo
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