Theophilos

Byzantine emperor from 829 to 842
Person human Q60199
Theophilos
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Theophilos

Summary

Theophilos is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 813[2]. He died in Constantinople[3]. He died on January 20, 842[4]. He worked as a ruler[5] and royalty[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theophilos died in Constantinople[3].
  • Theophilos was born on January 1, 813[2].
  • Theophilos died on January 20, 842[4].
  • Theophilos's father was Michael II[8].
  • Theophilos's mother was Thekla[9].
  • Among Theophilos's spouses was Theodora[10].
  • A child of Theophilos was Maria[11].
  • A child of Theophilos was Michael III[12].
  • A child of Theophilos was Thekla[13].
  • A child of Theophilos was Constantine[14].
  • A child of Theophilos was Anastasia[15].
  • A child of Theophilos was Pulcheria[16].
  • Theophilos held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[17].
  • Theophilos worked as a ruler[5].
  • Theophilos's professions included royalty[6].
  • Theophilos held the position of Byzantine emperor[18].
  • Theophilos is recorded as male[19].
  • Theophilos's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Theophilos's family is recorded as Amorian dynasty[21].
  • Theophilos's Commons category is recorded as Theophilus[22].
  • Theophilos's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Theophilus[23].
  • Theophilos's Commons gallery is recorded as Theophilus[24].
  • Theophilos's described by source is recorded as Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Theophilos's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Theophilos's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Theophilos was born on January 1, 813[2]. His father was Michael II[8]. His mother was Thekla[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[5] and royalty[6]. Theophilos held the position of Byzantine emperor[18].

Personal Life

Theophilos was married to Theodora[10]. Children include Maria[11]; Michael III[12], an emperor[28], 0840–0867[29], of Byzantine Empire[30]; Thekla[13], a nun[31], 0825–0900[32], of Byzantine Empire[33]; Constantine[14], a crown prince[34], 0825–0830[35], of Byzantine Empire[36]; Anastasia[15]; and Pulcheria[16].

Death and Burial

Theophilos died on January 20, 842[4]. He died in Constantinople[3].

Why It Matters

Theophilos ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where did Theophilos die?

Theophilos passed away in Constantinople[3].

Who were Theophilos's parents?

Theophilos's father was Michael II[8]. Theophilos's mother was Thekla[9].

Who was Theophilos married to?

Theophilos's spouses include Theodora[10].

What did Theophilos do for work?

Theophilos worked as ruler[5] and royalty[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Time period Roman Empire
    Child Maria, Michael III, Thekla +4
    Father Michael II
    Spouse Theodora
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