Who deposed Theodora from regency?
Bardas
Theophilos
Michael III
Basil I
Answer
Michael III, who was the 6th emperor of the Byzantine Empire, deposed Theodora from regency after her husband, Emperor Theophilus, died. Theodora was Michael III's aunt and had been regent for him since he was a young child. Michael III did not like Theodora and wanted to be in control of the empire himself. He had her deposed and replaced her with his friend, Bardas.
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