, Ernest I, Duke Of Swabia

Ernest I (died March 31 or May 31, 1015) was the Duke of Swabia(1012–1015). He was a younger son of Leopold I, the Babenberg Margrave ofAustria. His mother was called Richardis of Sualafeldgau.

Life and family
In 1012 Henry II, King of Germany, gave the Duchy of Swabia to Ernestfollowing the death of its childless ruler Hermann III. In order tofurther legitimatize his rule as duke, he married Gisela of Swabia, theeldest sister of Hermann.
Ernest and Gisela had two sons, Ernest and Hermann, both of whom wouldeventually become dukes of Swabia themselves. Ernest died in 1015 as aresult of a hunting accident and was succeeded by his son Ernest. He wasburied in Würzburg.