person
Theodora (wife of Justinian I)
Also known as Empress Theodora
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- born. c. 500medium · Wikidata P569
- died. 548-06-28high · Wikidata P570
Empress and Justinian's partner in rule who protected Miaphysite leaders and, per John of Ephesus, backed missions to Nubia.
Wikipedia extract
Theodora was the wife of emperor Justinian I and Eastern Roman empress from 527 until her death. Theodora was one of Justinian's chief political advisers. She is recognized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, and commemorated on 14 November.
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- Theodora (wife of Justinian I) · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q204843 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
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women · byzantine-emperors · miaphysites · 6th-century