Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Austria
Role range: 976-99794
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Leopold I Biography and Timeline
Follow Leopold I through 35 dated historical records for Austria.
Leopold I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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976–1703Years on this page
976
1661
Declaration of War
Declares war on the Turks
Role range: 1661-1664 – 1658-1705
1665
Tyrolean Inheritance
Takes control of Tyrol after the death of Sigismund Francis.
Role range: 1658-1705
Rule of Tyrol
Inherits the County of Tyrol after Sigismund Francis dies without heirs.
Role range: 1658-1705
1666
Rebellion of Hungarian nobelmen
The Hungarian nobelmen revolt against Leopold I
Role range: 1658-1705
Battle of St Gotthard
The Turks are defeated
Role range: 1661-1664 – 1658-1705
1669
Rule of Candia
The Venetians surrender the city of Candia to the Turks
Role range: 1658-1705
Siege of Candia
The Venetians surrender the city of Candia to the Turks
Role range: 1658-1705
1682
Exile of Leopold I
Leopold is forced into exile in Poland
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Siege of Vienna
Vienna is besieged by a combined force of Hungarian & Turk forces. Leopold is forced into exile in Poland
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Siege of Vienna
John Sobieski III rescues Vienna from the Turks & Hungarians
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Declaration of War
Declares war against the Turks for a 2nd time
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Invasion of Hungary
Leopold I sends in Austrian troops to occupy Hungary. Emeric Tekeli revolts against the Austrian invasion & is supported by the Turks
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Siege of Presburg
Leopolds troops are force to flee Presburg & garrison in Vienna
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
1686
League of Augsburg
Forms the League of Augsburg with Spain & Bavaria against France
Role range: 1658-1705
1688
Invasion of Palatinate
Louis XIV of France invades the Palatinate
Role range: 1658-1705
League of Augsburg
England, The Netherlands & Savoy join the League of Augsburg against France. Austria joins the Grand Alliance against France
Role range: 1658-1705
Treaty of Ryswick
The Treaty of Ryswick halts French expansion
Role range: 1658-1705
1689
Grand Alliance
An alliance of England, the United Provinces, Austria & Savoy against the French
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1658-1705
1697
Battle of Senta
The Turks are defeated by Eugene of Savoy
Role range: 1682-1697 – 1658-1705
Treaty of Rijswijk
Restores the independence of Lorraine but France retains Alsace
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1658-1705
1698
Treaty of Partition
Leopold I is not consulted before the First Partition Treaty assigns Milan to Archduke Charles.
Role range: 1658-1705
1699
Rule of Croatia
Under the Treaty of Karlowitz Austria gains Croatia
Role range: 1688-1699 – 1658-1705
Rule of Hungary
Under the Treaty of Karlowitz Hungary is returned to Austria
Role range: 1688-1699 – 1658-1705
Rule of Slovenia
Under the Treaty of Karlowitz Austria gains Slovenia
Role range: 1688-1699 – 1658-1705
Treaty of Karlowitz
Venice gains the Morea. Turkish conrol of Hungary comes to an end. Turkey cedes Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia & Slavonia to Austria. Poland gains Podolia & part of the Ukraine. Ends the Austria war after the Battle of Zenta
Role range: 1688-1699 – 1658-1705
Holy Roman Empire
Partitions the Swedish Empire between Denmark, Russia, Poland & Saxony
Role range: 1658-1705
Treaty of Preobrazhenskoe
Partitions the Swedish Empire between Denmark, Russia, Poland & Saxony
Role range: 1658-1705
1701
Recognition of Prussian Kingship
Leopold's prior consent enables Frederick to assume the title King in Prussia.
Role range: 1658-1705
Italian Campaign Authorised
Leopold authorises an Imperial campaign in northern Italy.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1658-1705
Grand Alliance
Leopold I joins the alliance to defend Habsburg claims and resist Bourbon expansion.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1658-1705
Habsburg Claim
Leopold maintains his family's claim to the undivided Spanish inheritance.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1658-1705
1703
Response to Rakoczi Uprising
Leopold orders Imperial measures against the expanding Hungarian revolt.
Role range: 1658-1705
Appointment of Eugene
Leopold appoints Eugene to lead the Imperial War Council.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1658-1705
Treaty with Savoy
Leopold concludes the alliance treaty with Victor Amadeus.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1658-1705
Records, sources and methodology
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