# Otto of Bamberg's mission to Pomerania (1124)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1124-otto-of-bamberg-s-mission-to-pomerania
Location: Pomerania

With Bolesław's support Bishop Otto of Bamberg converted the Pomeranians in missions of 1124–1125 and 1128. Within the broader Piast Monarchy period: Under Mieszko I and his successors the Piast state accepted Christianity, gained its own church province and royal crown, and fought to hold its place between the Holy Roman Empire, Bohemia and Kievan Rus'. At this point in the timeline (1124), the governing authority was Bolesław III Wrymouth (Duke of Poland). Defended Poland against the Emperor Henry V, conquered Pomerania and left a testament dividing the country among his sons. Otto of Bamberg's mission to Pomerania mattered because religion shaped Polish identity, culture and the country's place in Europe. The event is placed here so readers can follow it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion and culture across Polish history.

## Why it matters
Otto of Bamberg's mission to Pomerania mattered because religion shaped Polish identity, culture and the country's place in Europe.

Ruler at the time: [Bolesław III Wrymouth](https://poland-history.com/rulers/boleslaw-iii-wrymouth)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Otto of Bamberg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_of_Bamberg)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Otto of Bamberg's mission to Pomerania](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Otto+of+Bamberg%27s+mission+to+Pomerania)
- [Wikipedia — History of Poland during the Piast dynasty (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Poland_during_the_Piast_dynasty)