Dragovit (Latin: Drogoviz; German: Dragowit; Polish: Drogowit; died in 810;[1]) was a pagan ruler (prince or chief) of the Veleti (Latin: rex Wiltorum; "king of the Wiltzes").
[2] Because of their constant hatred and hostility toward the Franks,[3] in the late 8th century, Frankish king Charlemagne organised campaigns against the Veleti, and fellow Slavic tribe of the Linonen.
With the aid of Frisian, Obodrite,[a] Saxon and Sorbian[b] reinforcements, Charlemagne managed to cross the Elbe River, advancing toward the Havel River into Veleti territory.
Outnumbered, Dragovit, in 789, was forced to pledge loyalty to the Franks and surrender hostages.
[4] Among others, Dragovit was also forced to pay a tribute and accept the influence of Christian missionaries among his people.