Who murdered Theodora's son Michael III?
Basil I
Bardas
Theophilos
Euphrosyne
Answer
Basil I, a member of the Macedonian dynasty, murdered Theodora's son Michael III. Basil had been a loyal friend and supporter of Michael, but when he became the emperor, he began to see Michael as a threat. Basil and his supporters assassinated Michael in 867, and Basil took over the throne.
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