Title of material

Letter from Queen Emma to Empress Theophanu

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Course

EUH2000; WOH2012

Date (Original)

late 10th century

Location

Laon

Keywords

Political History; Gender History

Description

Theophanu was a Byzantine princess who married Emperor Otto II. She was a political force within his kingdom during his lifetime and became even more powerful after his death, when she ruled as regent for their son Otto III. This letter was addressed to her from her sister-in-law, Emma, who was being held hostage.

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