Who was the prominent advisor of Theodora?
Michael III
Basil I
Euphrosyne
Theoktistos
Answer
Theoktistos was the most prominent advisor of the Byzantine Empress Theodora. He was a eunuch and a former slave who rose through the ranks of the imperial administration. He was responsible for many of Theodora's policies, including her support of the Monophysite church. Theoktistos was also a key player in the Nika riots of 532, which almost led to the overthrow of the emperor Justinian.
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