Theodora II

Empress of the Byzantine Empire and patron of the arts

Constantinople, Byzantine Empire

About Theodora

Theodora II was the Empress of the Byzantine Empire from 1028 to 1055 AD. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to restore the veneration of icons in the Orthodox churches. Theodora is considered one of the most important female figures in Byzantine history.

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