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| | Theodora (11th century) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Possessed of a strong and austere character, she refused the hand of the heir-presumptive, Romanus, who was married instead to her sister Zoë in 1028. |
 | | In April 19, 1042 the popular movement which caused the dethronement of Michael V also led to Theodora's installment as co-empress with her sister. |
 | | Theodora (in Greek Θεοδώρα, literally meaning "Gift of God", lived 981- August 31, 1056) ruled as Byzantine Empress from January 11, 1055 to August 31, 1056. |
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