List of rulers who converted to Christianity

This is a list of rulers who converted to Christianity. The conversion of monarchs was often an important step in the process of Christianization.

1st century

  • Abgar V, King of Osroene with his capital at Edessa, c. 1st century

4th century

5th century

6th century

7th century

9th century

10th century

  • Baptism of Mieszko
    Baptism of Mieszko
  • The Baptism of Saint Prince Vladimir, by Viktor Vasnetsov (1890)
    The Baptism of Saint Prince Vladimir, by Viktor Vasnetsov (1890)
  • Harald being baptized by Poppo the monk, probably c. 960
    Harald being baptized by Poppo the monk, probably c. 960

11th century

14th century

16th century

19th century

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