 The untimely death of Emperor Otto III at age 21 in 1002 upset the young Emperor's ambitious "renovatio" plans, which were never fully implemented.Henry II, opposed to Otto III's eastern policies, reversed Imperial policy towards the east, resulting in the deterioration of the excellent relations Germany and Poland had enjoyed during Otto III's reign, particularly its relationship with Duke Bolesław I of Poland.Bolesław I had been a loyal supporter of Otto III, but Henry II's actions caused Bolesław I to seek new German allies.