Theophanu (Person) AKA Theophania, Theophana, Theophano
Theophanu
955 AD - 991 AD
AKA Theophania, Theophana, Theophano
- Empress of the Holy Roman Empire by marriage to Emperor Otto II 973–983
- Regent of Holy Roman Empire during the minority of their son, Emperor Otto III, from 983 - 991 Theophanu accompanied her husband on all his journeys, and she is mentioned in approximately one quarter of the emperor's formal documents - evidence of her privileged position, influence and interest in affairs of the empire.
It is known that she was frequently at odds with her mother-in-law, Adelaide of Italy, which caused an estrangement between Otto II and Adelaide. According to Abbot Odilo of Cluny, Adelaide was very happy when "that Greek woman" died.
The Benedictine chronicler Alpert of Metz describes Theophanu as being an unpleasant and chattery woman.
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04/14/972 AD - Issue
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06/980 AD
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