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Anna Dalassene

Byzantine noble (1030-1102), mother of the emperor Alexios I Komnenos

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Anna Dalassene was a Byzantine noblewoman who was the mother of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and the wife of John Komnenos. Playing a role in Komnenian coup d'état of 1081, she helped the Komnenoi rise to power in the 11th century. She exercised great influence over her son, Alexios I Komnenos, who gave her the title of empress. She administered the empire as regent during his many absences from Constantinople on long military campaigns during the early part of his reign. As empress-mother, she exerted more influence and power than the empress-consort, Irene Doukaina, a woman whom she hated because of past intrigues with the Doukai.

Quick facts

Born
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Died
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Place of death
Constantinople wd
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire wd
Occupation
politician wd
Spouse
John Komnenos wd

Positions held wd

  • regent

Questions

When was Anna Dalassene born?
Anna Dalassene was born on 1030.
What positions has Anna Dalassene held?
Positions held by Anna Dalassene include: regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Anna Dalassene · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q641370 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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"Anna Dalassene". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/anna-dalassene. Retrieved 12 November 2026.

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