Frederick I of Austria (c. 1175 – April 16, 1198), was a Duke of Austria from the Babenberg family. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom A duke is a member of the Nobility, historically of highest rank below the Sovereign, and historically controlled a Duchy or a Dukedom The Archduchy of Austria (Erzherzogtum Österreich one of the most important states within the Holy Roman Empire, was the center of the Habsburg Monarchy and He was a son of Duke Leopold V and, in 1197, participated in the Emperor Henry VI's Crusade of 1197. Leopold V (1157 &ndash December 31, 1194) the Virtuous, was a Babenberg Duke of Austria from 1177 to 1194 and Styria Henry VI (November 1165 – 28 September 1197) was King of Germany from 1190 to 1197 Holy Roman Emperor from 1191 to 1197 and King The Crusade of 1197 (also known as the Crusade of Henry VI or the German Crusade of 1197) was a Crusade launched by the Holy Roman Emperor
He died on the return from Palestine. Palestine is a name which has been widely used since Roman times to refer to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
| Preceded by Leopold V |
Duke of Austria 1195-1198 |
Succeeded by Leopold VI |