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 …

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 …

Theodora is most famous for bringing an end to the second Byzantine Iconoclasm (814–843), an act for which she is recognized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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Apr 3, 2018 · Theodora reigned as empress of the Byzantine Empire alongside her husband, Emperor Justinian I, from 527 CE until her death in 548 CE.

Jan 16, 2023 · 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 …

Oct 18, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 23, 2023 · She was the wife of Emperor Justinian I (c. 482 – 565) and an empress from 1st August 527 until her death on 28th June 548. [1] . Her power and influence resonated in …

Empress Theodora, a historical figure of the Byzantine Empire rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful women of her time.

Theodora (c. 500 – June 28, 548) was empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Along with her husband, she is a saint in the Orthodox Church, commemorated on …