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Theodora (wife of Justinian I) - Wikipedia Theodora ( ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə ; Greek: Θεοδώρα; c 490 500 – 28 June 548) [a] was a 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
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
Byzantine Empress Theodora: The Legacy of a Powerful Woman Theodora’s strong commitment to her beliefs and political skills made her one of the most influential Empresses of the Byzantine Empire Her husband, Emperor Justinian I, treated her as an equal partner, a rare occurrence in history, especially in the first century
Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire - World History Edu Theodora I was the wife of Emperor Justinian of Byzantium, who reigned from 527-565 CE She is considered a heroine by some due to her advocacy for women’s rights, her protection of the poor and oppressed, and her influence in political and legal reforms
Theodora: A True Heroine? - World History Encyclopedia Was Theodora I, the wife of Emperor Justinian of Byzantium (reigned 527 to 565 CE), a heroine? The historian Treadgold calls her a protectress of women, as she used her influence to help them gain rights She is also seen in popular legend as a protector and defender of the poor and weak
Who Was Empress Theodora? - TheCollector Empress Theodora is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable historical figures and the most powerful woman in Roman history Born into a humble family, Theodora managed to climb to the top of the social hierarchy, becoming the empress of the Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire)