Byzantine Empress Theodora

Theodora was a powerful and influential Byzantine Empress who lived in the 6th century. Originally an actress and performer, she rose to become Empress alongside her husband, Emperor Justinian I. Known for her intelligence, political acumen, and advocacy for women’s rights, Theodora played a key role in shaping Byzantine policies, including supporting social reforms and influencing legal decisions. Her leadership helped stabilize Justinian’s reign during crises, and she remains remembered as one of history’s most formidable and influential women in Byzantine history.