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500
Empress Theodora was born in Greece on the island of Crete c.500
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532
During the Nika Riot Theodora persuaded Justinian to stand his ground wich potentionally saved his throne.
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532
Her courage in facing an uprising is often credited with saving the empire.
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552
In Theodoras early life she married Emeror Justinian
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When Thoedora died in Constantinople both causes lost their most ardent and prestigious champion.