List of rulers of Austria
This is a list of margraves, dukes, archdukes, and emperors of Austria.
Austria became one of the marches (the Ostmark) of the Holy Roman Empire after the Battle of Lechfeld in 955, and was given a margrave around 960. Until 1278 Austria was ruled by the Babenberg family.
Margraves of Austria
Dukes of Austria (from 1155)
Habsburg Dukes of Austria
In 1278 the duchy passed to the Habsburg dynasty, who were often also Holy Roman Emperors.
Archdukes of Austria
After 1359 the dukes were archdukes, most of whom were also Holy Roman Emperors.
Emperors of Austria
After the Holy Roman Empire was partitioned in 1806 the Austrian Empire was created from its remnants.
Titular emperors
Charles III was expelled after World War I and the empire was abolished.
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