Nitra: when did it become a part of the Moravian realm? Evidence in the Frankish sources
Charles R. Bowlus
It is frequently asserted that Imre Boba's attempt to relocate the heartland of ninth‐century Moravia cannot be correct because it a well‐known ‘fact’ c .830 Moimar, first Moravian duke, drove his rival Pribina from fort Nitra north Danube. However, only source (the so‐called Conversio Bagoariorum et Carantanorum ) ever cited support this makes no such statement. While modern printed editions do contain statement connecting with Nitra, editors text recognize connection must have been marginal gloss found its way into some manuscripts much later. Assertions two other sources, Heimo‐Urkunde and Theotmarbrief , prove was part realm as early c. 830 stand careful scrutiny. The an original dated 888, does not mention at all. make passing reference Moravians, locate them geographically. Theomarbrief if authenticity can trusted, dates .900 establish became during reign Duke Sventibald ( .870–94), who conquered converted pagan residents.
Early Medieval Europe