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Theodora

9th-century Byzantine empress, wife of Theophilos

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Theodora is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Theodore, from the Greek θεός theos 'god' + δῶρον doron 'gift'. Theodora is first attested in Mycenaean Greek, written in the Linear B syllabic script, as 𐀳𐀃𐀈𐀨, te-o-do-ra. The name Dorothy contains the same word elements in reverse order. It was the name of several saints and queens, including Theodora, a 6th-century Byzantine empress honored as a saint in the early Christian Church. Teodora, a variant, is among the top 10 most popular names for girls born in Serbia between 2003 and 2005.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Paphlagonia wd
Died
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Place of death
Constantinople wd
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire wd
Occupation
nun wd
Spouse
Theophilos wd

Positions held wd

  • regent (21 January 842 – 15 March 856)
  • empress consort (5 June 830 – 20 January 842)

Questions

When was Theodora born?
Theodora was born on 815 in Paphlagonia.
What positions has Theodora held?
Positions held by Theodora include: regent (0842–0856); empress consort (0830–0842).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Theodora · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q230001 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Meister von San Vitale in Ravenna 008.jpg by Meister von San Vitale in Ravenna (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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"Theodora". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/theodora. Retrieved 12 November 2026.

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