Samo's realm

Samo's realm was a state in Central Europe (Europe) that lasted from c. 623 to 658 CE, about 35 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

The first known Slavic polity, led by the Frankish merchant Samo, who united Slavs against the Avars and beat a Frankish army at Wogastisburg around 631.

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Facts

Dates: c. 623 to 658 CE
Duration: 35 years
Type: State
Region: Central Europe, Europe
Language family: Slavic

Neighbours in Europe

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Kingdom of Wessex c. 519 to 927 CE
Kingdom of Mercia c. 527 to 918 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Merovingian Kingdom 481 to 751 CE
Avar Khaganate c. 567 to 822 CE
Lombard Kingdom 568 to 774 CE
Visigothic Kingdom of Toledo 507 to 711 CE
San Marino c. 301 CE to the present
Kingdom of Gwynedd c. 450 to 1216 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE, East Asia
Rashidun Caliphate 632 to 661 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Samo's realm exist?

c. 623 to 658 CE, about 35 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Samo's realm?

Central Europe, in Europe.

What language did Samo's realm speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.