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In which year did Otto The Great's son marry the Byzantine princess Theophanu?

  • 972

  • 965

  • 980

  • 990

Answer

Otto the Great's son, Otto II, married the Byzantine princess Theophanu in 972. The marriage was a political alliance between the two empires, and it helped to ensure peace between them for many years. Theophanu was a very influential figure in Otto II's court, and she helped to spread Byzantine culture and art to Germany.
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