Theophanu

regent empress of the Holy Roman Empire
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Theophanu

Summary

Theophanu is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], she… she was born on 960[3]. She died in Nijmegen[4]. She died on June 15, 991[5]. She worked as a sovereign[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,285 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theophanu's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
  • Theophanu passed away in Nijmegen[4].
  • Theophanu was born on 960[3].
  • Theophanu was born on January 1, 958[8].
  • Theophanu died on June 15, 991[5].
  • Theophanu died on January 1, 991[9].
  • Theophanu is buried at St. Pantaleon's Church[10].
  • Theophanu's father was Konstantinos Skleros[11].
  • Theophanu's mother was Sophia Phokaina[12].
  • Theophanu was married to Otto II[13].
  • A child of Theophanu was Sophia I[14].
  • A child of Theophanu was Adelaide I[15].
  • A child of Theophanu was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[16].
  • A child of Theophanu was Otto III[17].
  • Theophanu held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[18].
  • Theophanu worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Theophanu held the position of archduke of Austria[19].
  • Theophanu is recorded as female[20].
  • Theophanu's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Theophanu's noble title is recorded as queen regnant[22].
  • Theophanu's noble title is recorded as archduke of Austria[23].
  • Theophanu's Commons category is recorded as Theophanu, Holy Roman Empress[24].
  • Theophanu's given name is recorded as Theofanó[25].
  • Theophanu's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Theophanu[26].
  • Theophanu's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theophanu was born in Constantinople[2]. Recorded date of birth include 960[3] and January 1, 958[8]. Her father was Konstantinos Skleros[11]. Her mother was Sophia Phokaina[12].

Career and Affiliations

Theophanu worked as a sovereign[6]. She held the position of archduke of Austria[19].

Personal Life

Among Theophanu's spouses was Otto II[13]. Children include Sophia I[14], a nun[28], 0975–1039[29]; Adelaide I[15], a nun[30], 0973–1044[31]; Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[16], an aristocrat[32], 0979–1025[33], of Germany[34]; and Otto III[17], a ruler[35], 0980–1002[36], of Holy Roman Empire[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 15, 991[5] and January 1, 991[9]. Theophanu passed away in Nijmegen[4]. Burial took place at St. Pantaleon's Church[10].

Why It Matters

Theophanu ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,285 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

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[11]. Theophanu's mother was Sophia Phokaina[12].

Who was Theophanu married to?

Theophanu's spouses include Otto II[13].

What did Theophanu do for work?

Theophanu worked as sovereign[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Catalogue of the National Library of Greece. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Catalogue of the National Library of Greece. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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