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75 Moments
1451
Frederick III ascends to Holy Roman Emperor.
1421
Marriage of Albert II with Elizabeth of Carinthia leading to unified territories.
1386
The historic battle that shaped Swiss independence and military tactics in the 14th century.
1304
1282
Habsburg dynasty begins ruling, shaping Austrian history tremendously for centuries to come.
1278
Epic battle between Hungary and Holy Roman Empire shapes history and Eastern Europe.
1250
Ottokar II of Bohemia's rise to power as Duke of Austria.
1237
Building the Gothic-style Stephansdom {St. Stephen's Cathedral} in Vienna commenced centuries ago.
1234
Salzburg's first historical record reference as a city mentioning its existence.
1230
Duke Frederick II's Landrecht, Legal code for governing Austria's legal system in history.
1137
Initiation of St. Stephen's Cathedral construction in Vienna marks significant historical development in the city.
1076
Power struggle between Pope and Emperor over appointing bishops led to Investiture Controversy conflict.
0842
Division of Carolingian Empire among grandsons of Charlemagne in Treaty of Verdun.
0787
Charlemagne expands Frankish Empire into present-day Austria, uniting territories for greater control and influence.
0695