Theophanu
regent empress of the Holy Roman Empire
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Summary
Theophanu was born on 960[1] in Constantinople[2]. She died on June 15, 991[3], in Nijmegen[4]. She worked as a sovereign[5]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,800 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 958[7]
- Date of death: January 1, 991[8]
- Place of burial: St. Pantaleon's Church[9]
- Father: Konstantinos Skleros[10]
- Mother: Sophia Phokaina[11]
- Spouse: Otto II[12]
- Child: Sophia I[13], Adelaide I[14], Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[15], Otto III[16]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[17]
- Position held: archduke of Austria[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Noble title: queen regnant[20], archduke of Austria[21]
- Commons category: Theophanu, Holy Roman Empress[22]
- Given name: Theofanó[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Theophanu[24]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Name in native language: Θεοφανώ[28], Theophanu[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[30]
Why It Matters
Theophanu has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Theophanu born?
Theophanu was born in Constantinople[2].
Where did Theophanu die?
Theophanu died in Nijmegen[4].
Who were Theophanu's parents?
Theophanu's father was Konstantinos Skleros[10]. Theophanu's mother was Sophia Phokaina[11].
Who was Theophanu married to?
Theophanu's spouses include Otto II[12].
What did Theophanu do for work?
Theophanu worked as a sovereign[5].