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Otto of Bamberg

c. 1060–1139 · 12th century · Also known as Apostle of Pomerania, Saint Otto of Bamberg

Otto of Bamberg (c. 1060–1139) was Bishop of Bamberg from 1102 and a missionary to the Pomeranians. On two journeys, in 1124–1125 and 1128, supported by Bolesław III Wrymouth of Poland and Duke Wartislaw I, he converted the people of Pomerania to Christianity, baptising thousands at Pyrzyce and other towns. He was canonised in 1189 and is honoured as the Apostle of Pomerania.

Otto of Bamberg
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Duchy of PomeraniaPrince-Bishopric of Cammin

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Otto of Bamberg. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/otto-of-bamberg
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