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Theodora

Byzantine empress from 527 to 548

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Occupation

Dancer

Born in

Paphlagonia

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days lived

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age at death

Born
in 🌍Paphlagonia
Died
June 28, 548
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2026

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Theodora was Eastern Roman empress and wife of emperor Justinian I. She was of humble origins and became empress when her husband became emperor in 527. Theodora was one of his chief political advisers. She is recognized as a saint in the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and commemorated on 14 November.

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548

Death of Theodora

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Jun 28, 548

Theodora dies in Constantinople, likely from cancer or another serious illness.

541

Outbreak of the Plague of Justinian

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Jan 1, 541

Theodora and Justinian face the Plague of Justinian, impacting the empire.

535

Theodora's Influence on Legal Reforms

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Jan 1, 535
532

The Nika Riots

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Jan 1, 532

Building Projects

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Jan 1, 532
527

Empress of the Byzantine Empire

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Aug 1, 527

Theodora becomes Empress upon Justinian's ascension to the throne.

522

Meeting Justinian

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Jan 1, 522

Theodora meets Justinian, who is impressed by her intelligence.

520

Possible Conversion to Monophysitism

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Jan 1, 520

Theodora is rumored to have converted to Monophysitism.

510

Early Life in Constantinople

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Jan 1, 510
500

Birth of Theodora

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Jan 1, 500

Theodora is born in the Roman Empire, possibly in Paphlagonia or Cyprus.