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Gertrud von Babenberg

1226 – 1288

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Gertrude of Austria was a member of the House of Babenberg, Duchess of Mödling and later titular Duchess of Austria and Styria. She was the niece of Duke Frederick II of Austria, the last male member of the Babenberg dynasty. She was, according to the Privilegium Minus decree the first in line to inherit the Duchies of Austria and Styria after the death of childless Frederick, but these claims were disputed by her aunt Margaret of Austria, Queen of Bohemia.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 1, 1226
Date of death
April 24, 1299
Seußlitz
Occupations & fields
nun
Field and occupation
rakouská vévodkyně
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