# Marriage of Otto II and Theophanu (972)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/972-marriage-of-otto-ii-and-theophanu
Location: Rome
Categories: main-event

In 972 the Byzantine princess Theophanu married the future emperor Otto II in Rome. After Otto II's early death she acted as regent for her son Otto III. She brought Byzantine culture and art to the Ottonian court.

## Why it matters
It linked the Western and Eastern empires and shaped Ottonian culture.

Ruler at the time: [Otto I the Great](https://germany-history.com/rulers/otto-i-the-great)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Theophanu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophanu)