Person

Leopold I

Events
7
Episodes
11
Years
1669–1865

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Leopold I, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Leopold I grants university status to the Jesuit Academy in Zagreb

    1669

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor who issued the decree

    1. 23 September 1669 · ZagrebGranting of Establishment Status

      Leopold I issued a decree on 23 September 1669 granting the establishment of the Jesuit Academy in Zagreb.

  2. Truce of Ratisbon

    1684

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor and signatory

    1. 15 August 1684 · Dominican convent in RatisbonSigning of the Truce

      Louis XIV, Leopold I, and Charles II signed the truce at the Dominican convent in Ratisbon on 15 August 1684.

  3. Battle of Mohács (1687)

    1687

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. Early August to 12 August 1687 · Mohács and SiklósPre-battle Maneuvers

      In early August 1687, Ottoman forces pushed the Habsburg army back toward Mohács. Charles of Lorraine, unaware of the Ottoman presence, planned to move to Siklós for better ground.

  4. Treaty of Karlowitz

    1699

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany

    1. 26 January 1699 · Karlowitz, Military Frontier of the Habsburg MonarchySigning of the Treaty

      The peace treaty was formally signed on 26 January 1699 in Sremski Karlovci, concluding the Great Turkish War.

    2. 26 January 1699 · Dalmatia and the PeloponneseVenetian Territorial Gains

      Venice obtained most of Dalmatia and the Peloponnese, although the latter was later restored to the Turks.

  5. Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha inaugurated as first King of the Belgians

    1831

    Role: First King of the Belgians

    1. 21 July 1831 · BrusselsInauguration of Leopold I

      Leopold I took his oath as King of the Belgians on 21 July 1831 in Brussels, marking the start of his reign.

  6. The Dutch Ten Days' Campaign against Belgium is halted by a French army

    1831

    Role: King of the Belgians

    1. 2-4 August 1831 · Belgian border and TurnhoutInvasion of Belgium

      The Dutch army invaded Belgium on 2 August 1831, defeating Belgian forces and advancing deep into territory.

    2. 9 August 1831 · Belgian borderFrench Reinforcements

      Marshal Gérard crossed the border with 70,000 French troops on 9 August to assist the Belgians.

    3. 12-20 August 1831 · BelgiumDutch Withdrawal

      The Dutch withdrew from Belgium without achieving their objectives, leaving only Antwerp occupied.

  7. Leopold II becomes King of the Belgians

    1865

    Role: First King of the Belgians

    1. 10-16 December 1865 · BelgiumDeath of Leopold I

      Leopold I died on 10 December 1865 at the age of 74, ending his reign as the first King of the Belgians.

    2. 17 December 1865 · BelgiumAccession of Leopold II

      Leopold II succeeded his father to the Belgian throne, taking the oath of office on 17 December 1865.

Sources

  1. Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. University of Zagreb Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  3. Truce of Ratisbon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
  4. Battle of Mohács (1687) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  5. Treaty of Karlowitz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
  6. Leopold I of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  7. Belgian Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  8. Ten Days' Campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03