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How was theodora wife of Justinian an effective and powerful ruler?
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∙ 14y ago
she wasn't really powerful.
she helped Justinian
Justinian wanted to leave when the riots were in streets but Theadora stopped him and they both killed the rioters.
also Theadora told Justinian to remove the law about you cant get married to a higher or lower rank than yourself
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What made Justinian and theodora great leaders?
Justinian sought to restore the empire's greatness. He re-established Roman control in the western Mediterranean. He rewrote the Roman law, which is still the basis for civil law in many states. Many consider Theodora, his mistress and later wife, to be his co-ruler.
Ruler of Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565?
The ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire [Byzantine Empire] was Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustianianus known as Justinian I or Justinian the Great.
What important contributions did Justinian and Theodora make in their early careers?
Justinian made countless contributions to society. He ordered the restoration of many christian churches and cities that were destroyed and the creation of the Hippodrome. He also created the Justinian Code. 4000 roman laws were abridged into 4 pages. Justinian also reconquered much of the old roman empire including North Africa an Asia Minor. Theodora also made many contributions. Theodora created many reforms and expanded the rights of women in divorce and property ownership, gave mothers some guardianship over their children, and forbid the killing of a wife who committed adultery. Together, Justinian and Theodora saved the Byzantine empire from falling apart. They rebuilt the city of Constantinople which protected it for hundreds of years from invaders.
What was Empress Theodora remembered for?
She was Justinian's wife. Justinian met her when she was a actress. However she became his co-ruler a few years after they were married. Theodora passed laws against rape, and gave women property rights and rights to be guardians for their children.
Does Procopius Buildings suggest that Justinian is a just or unjust ruler?
Unjust
Were Justinian and his wife close?
Theodora is credited with co-ruling (and possibly saving) the empire as Justinian's empress. As she died before him, there is no way to know if she would have succeeded him as ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
What made Justinian and theodora great leaders?
Justinian sought to restore the empire's greatness. He re-established Roman control in the western Mediterranean. He rewrote the Roman law, which is still the basis for civil law in many states. Many consider Theodora, his mistress and later wife, to be his co-ruler.
Ruler of Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565?
The ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire [Byzantine Empire] was Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustianianus known as Justinian I or Justinian the Great.
What important contributions did Justinian and Theodora make in their early careers?
Justinian made countless contributions to society. He ordered the restoration of many christian churches and cities that were destroyed and the creation of the Hippodrome. He also created the Justinian Code. 4000 roman laws were abridged into 4 pages. Justinian also reconquered much of the old roman empire including North Africa an Asia Minor. Theodora also made many contributions. Theodora created many reforms and expanded the rights of women in divorce and property ownership, gave mothers some guardianship over their children, and forbid the killing of a wife who committed adultery. Together, Justinian and Theodora saved the Byzantine empire from falling apart. They rebuilt the city of Constantinople which protected it for hundreds of years from invaders.
What was Empress Theodora remembered for?
She was Justinian's wife. Justinian met her when she was a actress. However she became his co-ruler a few years after they were married. Theodora passed laws against rape, and gave women property rights and rights to be guardians for their children.
Does Procopius Buildings suggest that Justinian is a just or unjust ruler?
Unjust
Who was involved in Justinian becoming emperor?
Justinian I (or the Great) was the maternal nephew of Justin I, the previous emperor. Justin adopted Justinian, making him his heir. Justinian was also his closest confidant and was made associate emperor in the year when Justin died. It is thought that Justinian was a virtual regent long before this because Justin became senile. However, there is no conclusive evidence. Still, at the end of Justin's reign, Justinian was a de facto ruler. when Justin died, Justinian became sole ruler.
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Because he was a ruler from the gods.
Who was known as the powerful ruler of Magadha?
Bimbisara,the ruler of magadh
What is the term for Justinian as a sole ruler?
autocrator αὐτοκράτωρ see also "autocrat" in English Alastair Haines
Justinian was the ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 527 A.D. until 565 A.D. He contributed to the field of law by creating the Justinian Code. The Justinian Code was significant because?
it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.
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