Svatopluk I of Moravia

Svatopluk I of Moravia

Svatopluk I or Svätopluk I, also known as Svatopluk the Great, was a ruler of Great Moravia, which attained its maximum territorial expansion during his reign (870–871, 871–894). Svatopluk's career started in the 860s, when he governed a principality within Moravia, the location of which is still a matter of debate among historians, under the suzerainty of his uncle, Rastislav. In 870 Svatopluk dethroned Rastislav, who was a vassal of Louis the German, and betrayed him to the Franks. Within a year, however, the Franks also imprisoned Svatopluk. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Svatopluk I of Moravia is the 2,027th most popular politician (down from 1,843rd in 2019). (down from 174th in 2019)

Svatopluk I of Moravia is most famous for his victory over the German king Otto I in 955.