About Theophanu of Essen

Theophanu was abbess of Essen Abbey from 1039 until her death in 1058. She donated many important objects to the abbey, expanded the cathedral in Essen, and assisted the town in securing the rights to hold markets from Emperor Henry III.

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Occupation: abbess
Born: 950
Died: March 5, 1058

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Theophanu of Essen

Abbess of Essen and Gerresheim

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