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title: Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, As a Young Man
author: Benjamin Block
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18133/leopold-i-holy-roman-emperor-as-a-young-man/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-11-10
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# Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, As a Young Man
_Authored by Benjamin Block_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18133.jpg)
## Image Caption
*Portrait of Emperor Leopold I as a young man, wearing the Order of the [Golden Fleece](https://www.worldhistory.org/Golden_Fleece/)*, oil on canvas by Benjamin Block, 1631-1689.
Private collection.
This portrait of the young monarch is rare as it depicts Leopold I, Holy [Roman Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Emperor/) at a relatively young age, dressed in all the splendour of the robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Block, B. (2023, November 09). Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, As a Young Man. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Block, Benjamin. "Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, As a Young Man." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 09, 2023. .
### MLA
Block, Benjamin. "Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, As a Young Man." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Nov 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_Emperor_Leopold_I_as_a_young_man,_wearing_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Fleece_(by_Benjamin_Block).jpg) by **Benjamin Block**. Submitted by [Liana Miate](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/lianamiate/ "User Page: Liana Miate"), published on 09 November 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.