# Great Slav Rising (983)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/983-great-slav-rising
Location: East of the Elbe
Categories: battle

In 983 the Lutici and other Polabian Slavs revolted against German rule and Christianisation. They destroyed the bishoprics of Havelberg and Brandenburg. German expansion east of the Elbe halted for more than 150 years.

## Why it matters
It set back German eastward expansion for generations.

Ruler at the time: [Otto III](https://germany-history.com/rulers/otto-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Slavic revolt of 983](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_revolt_of_983)