Who was Theodora's husband?
Michael III
Basil I
Theophilos
Irene Sarantapechaina
Answer
Theodora was married to Theophilos, the Byzantine emperor from 829 to 842. Theophilos was the son of Emperor Michael II and Empress Euphrosyne. He was a devout iconoclast, and his reign was marked by religious persecution. Theodora was a devout Orthodox Christian, and she is credited with helping to bring about the end of iconoclasm. After Theophilos' death, Theodora ruled as regent for her young son, Michael III.
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