Theodora

9th-century Byzantine empress, wife of Theophilos
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Theodora
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Theodora

Summary

Theodora is a human[1]. Born in Paphlagonia[2], she… she was born on January 1, 815[3]. She passed away in Constantinople[4]. She died on 867[5]. She worked as a nun[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theodora's place of birth was Paphlagonia[2].
  • Theodora passed away in Constantinople[4].
  • Theodora was born on January 1, 815[3].
  • Theodora died on 867[5].
  • Theodora is buried at Metropolitan church of Panagia Spilaeotissa[8].
  • Theodora's father was Marinos[9].
  • Theodora's mother was Theoktiste Phlorina[10].
  • Among Theodora's spouses was Theophilos[11].
  • A child of Theodora was Michael III[12].
  • A child of Theodora was Maria[13].
  • A child of Theodora was Anastasia[14].
  • A child of Theodora was Pulcheria[15].
  • A child of Theodora was Anna[16].
  • A child of Theodora was Constantine[17].
  • Theodora held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[18].
  • Theodora's professions included nun[6].
  • Theodora held the position of empress consort[19].
  • Theodora held the position of regent[20].
  • Theodora's religion is recorded as Christian[21].
  • Theodora is recorded as female[22].
  • Theodora's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theodora's family is recorded as Mamikonian[24].
  • Theodora's noble title is recorded as empress consort[25].
  • Theodora's Commons category is recorded as Empress Theodora (9th century)[26].
  • Theodora's canonization status is recorded as The Venerable[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theodora was born in Paphlagonia[2]. She was born on January 1, 815[3]. Her father was Marinos[9]. Her mother was Theoktiste Phlorina[10].

Career and Affiliations

Theodora worked as a nun[6]. Positions held include empress consort[19], a noble title[28] and regent[20], a title of authority[29].

Personal Life

Theodora was married to Theophilos[11]. Children include Michael III[12], an emperor[30], 0840–0867[31], of Byzantine Empire[32]; Maria[13]; Anastasia[14]; Pulcheria[15]; Anna[16]; and Constantine[17], a crown prince[33], 0825–0830[34], of Byzantine Empire[35]. Her religion is recorded as Christian[21].

Death and Burial

Theodora died on 867[5]. She passed away in Constantinople[4]. She is buried at Metropolitan church of Panagia Spilaeotissa[8].

Why It Matters

Theodora ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Theodora born?

Born in Paphlagonia[2], Theodora…

Where did Theodora die?

Theodora passed away in Constantinople[4].

Who were Theodora's parents?

Theodora's father was Marinos[9]. Theodora's mother was Theoktiste Phlorina[10].

Who was Theodora married to?

Theodora's spouses include Theophilos[11].

What did Theodora do for work?

Theodora worked as nun[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Cyrille Toumanoff, "Les dynasties de la Caucasie chrétienne de l'Antiquité jusqu'au XIXe siècle", 1990. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Cyrille Toumanoff, "Les dynasties de la Caucasie chrétienne de l'Antiquité jusqu'au XIXe siècle", 1990. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q24505249. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Cyrille Toumanoff, "Les dynasties de la Caucasie chrétienne de l'Antiquité jusqu'au XIXe siècle", 1990. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. encyklopedia.pwn.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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