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Byzantine empress from 527. She was
originally the mistress of Emperor Justinian
before marrying him in 525. She earned a
reputation for charity, courage, and
championing the rights of women. The daughter
of a bear keeper, Theodora became an actress
and, as mistress and later wife of the
Emperor, the most influential woman in
Europe, since Justinian consulted her on all
affairs of state.