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During 6th and 8th century lands between the Vistula and Oder
Rivers were inhabited by several West Slav tribes.
Over time in the long process of struggle for power the most prominent one
turned out to be Polanians (Polans or in Polish Polanie). Other
tribes were :
- Vestulians
- Goplans
- Opolans
- Silesians
- Pomeranians
There were several strong tribes but after some time of fight for power
the tribe called Polanians (Polans or in Polish Polanie) came into
prominence.
In the middle of the 9th century they started massive expansion to the
neigbouring territories and consequently pushed away Popielid dynasty.
They gained considerable power and were able to take under
their rule vast areas of land.
From that period emerges one single ruler Mieszko I of Piast dynasty (born
ca 930 AD).
The real Poland's sovereign state history begins with him. Soon he married
a Czech princess Dobrava and
accepted Christianity for himself and his kingdom in 966 AD.
It was a wise political move to maintain sovereignty and remain independent
from the German state.
See also : History of Poland timeline