Theodora (wife of Justinian I) - Wikipedia Theodora ( ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə ; Greek: Θεοδώρα; c 490 500 – 28 June 548) [a] was Eastern Roman empress and wife of emperor Justinian I She was of humble origins and became empress when her husband became emperor in 527 Theodora was one of his chief political advisers
Theodora | Empress, Biography, Accomplishments, Justinian, Facts . . . Theodora, a 6th-century Byzantine empress married to Emperor Justinian I, is remembered for being one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history She used her power and influence to promote religious and social policies that were important to her
10 Facts About Theodora: Byzantine Empress, Courtesan and Feminist Theodora (497-548) was a Byzantine empress, wife of the emperor Justinian I and the most powerful woman in Byzantine history Born from humble origins, Theodora reigned over the Byzantine Empire alongside her husband from 527 until her death in 548
St. Theodora | History, Life Legacy|Feast Day -14 February 548 AD Saint Theodora, born in the early 6th century, was a woman who rose from humble origins to become one of the most influential figures in Byzantine history She was married to Emperor Justinian I and, alongside him, played a key role in the governance of the Byzantine Empire
Theodora: How a Poverty Stricken Prostitute Became an Empress The history of Theodora is a classic rags to riches tale, as she is thought to have started life in the lowest class of Byzantine society but became one of the most powerful women in civilization’s history Theodora became empress of the Byzantine Empire during the 6 th century AD
Theodora (c. 500–548) - Encyclopedia. com Theodora (c 500–548)Byzantine empress, known for her courage and sharp political skills, who wielded enormous power as the wife of Justinian I and strongly influenced his policies and actions during their joint rule of the world's greatest existing empire
Theodora of Khazaria - Wikipedia Theodora of Khazaria (Greek: Θεοδώρα τῶν Χαζάρων, romanized: Theodṓra thou Khazária) was Byzantine empress as the second wife of Justinian II She was a sister of Busir, khagan of the Khazars, but their relation to other Khazar rulers such as Bihar, father of the future Empress Tzitzak, is unknown