Historical Events tagged with "theophanu"
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Politics & Government
Marriage of Otto II and Theophanu in Rome
April 14th, 972 1052 years ago
Otto II, co-emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, wed the Byzantine princess Theophanu, solidifying ties between the empires. Pope John XIII officiated the ceremony in Rome, marking a significant union that aimed to bridge Eastern and Western Christianity and strengthen political alliances. Theophanu was subsequently crowned empress, symbolizing the powerful connection and mutual support between the two influential dynasties.
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