AustriaGeschichte 7 · History of Austria
Under which ruling dynasty did Austria become a duchy in 1156?
In the exam (German)
Unter welchem Herrschergeschlecht wurde Österreich im Jahr 1156 zu einem Herzogtum?
- aUnder the CarolingiansUnter den Karolingern
- bUnder the HabsburgsUnter den Habsburgern
- cUnder the BabenbergsUnter den BabenbergernCorrect answer
- dUnder the WittelsbachsUnter den Wittelsbachern
Why?
The Babenbergs (Babenberger) ruled Austria from 976 to 1246, at first as margraves. In 1156 the country became a duchy under them, and Vienna became their seat; the Habsburgs only came after them.
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