Theodora Porphyrogenita
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Theodora Porphyrogenita was Byzantine Empress from 21 April 1042 to her death on 31 August 1056, and sole ruler from 11 January 1055. She was the last sovereign of the Macedonian dynasty, which had ru
Tonsure of Theodora, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century.
Miniature with the portraits of Zoë (left), Constantine IX (center) and Theodora (right).
Zoë (left), Constantine IX (centre), and Theodora (right) depicted on the Monomachus Crown
Theodora depicted on the Monomachus Crown
Michael V Kalaphates
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Michael V Kalaphates was Byzantine emperor for four months in 1041–1042. He was the nephew and successor of Michael IV and the adoptive son of Michael IV's wife Empress Zoe. He was popularly called "t
Theodora Porphyrogenita
…to an island monastery in the Sea of Marmara in 1031. A decade later, the people of Constantinople rose against Michael IV's nephew and successor, Michael V, and insisted that Theodora return to rule alongside Zoë. After 65 days Zoë married again, to Constantine IX, who assumed the imperial responsibilities…
Michael V, 11th century depiction from the Madrid Skylitzes
Michael V banishes Zoe to a monastery.