Archduke Leopold I was a member of the Habsburg dynasty, born on May 5, 1586, in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of Archduke Charles II and Maria Anna of Bavaria. Leopold I became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1658 and ruled until his death in 1705. His reign was marked by military conflicts, including the Great Turkish War, and he worked to strengthen the Habsburg influence in Europe. Leopold I was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, contributing to the Baroque style in Vienna. He commissioned several important buildings, including the Schönbrunn Palace. His legacy includes the promotion of culture and the arts, as well as the expansion of Habsburg territories during his rule.