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Theodora (Greek: ) (c. 500 - 28 June 548), was empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Like her husband, she is a saint in the Orthodox Church, commemorated on 14 Novembe...
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A closer look at Empress Theodora from the mosaic depicting her and her court. ... This close-up of Theodora from the mosaic in San Vitale, Ravenna, shows splendid detail of the work that went into this magnificent piece of art. ... Who's Who Profile of Theodora Concise Biography of Empress Theodora Theodora in Print...
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Image of Mosaic of Empress Theodora and Her Retinue ... This mosaic of the Empress Theodora and her court dates to the sixth century, and can be found in the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.
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Perhaps the most significant event during Empress Theodora's rule was the Nika revolt in which she proved herself a worthy and able leader. During this event, two rival political groups started a riot at the Hippodrome. ... Empress Theodora and her retinue (mosaic from Basilica of San Vitale, 6th century).
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Biography of Byzantine Empress Theodora ... Known for: Theodora, empress of Byzantium from 527-548, was probably the most influential and powerful woman in the empire's history. ... Theodora and her attendants - from a mosaic...
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United States is your country. For advanced features, please Sign in or Register ... Mosaic various ... Empress Theodora & Her Court, ca. 450, Mosaic, Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (1039-15020 © SuperStock)
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It is certain that Theodora had a daughter before her marriage to Justinian and Procopius also reports a son, who presented himself at court, claiming that his father on his deathbed had told him that the empress was his mother, and whereupon Theodora, having heard his story, disposed of him.
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On the opposite mosaic, Theodora's image is perhaps more a portrait, ... But in a patriarchal world, Theodora was first a savvy entertainer and then a political power in her own right. She was unflinching as empress and the backbone for Justinian in the Nika revolt when he would have fled and she refused to budge.
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