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How did Mieszko avoid the German invasion of Poland?

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The first German invasions of Poland began in 963. To avert this threat, Mieszko obtained (c.963) a friendly treaty with Holy Roman Emperor Otto I , to whom he agreed to pay tribute. Mieszko later conquered Pomerania.

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