THEODORA

thēədôrˈə, d. 548, Byzantine empress. Information about her early career comes from the often-questionable source, the Secret History of Procopius. It appears that she was the daughter of an animal trainer in the circus, and that she was an actress and prostitute before her marriage (523) to Justinian I, who, on his accession in 527, made her joint ruler of the empire. A stronger person than her husband, she helped save the throne through her energetic action in the Nika riot (532; see Blues and Greens). In her youth Theodora came under the influence of the Monophysite sect; Justinian's efforts to reconcile the Monophysites to orthodoxy were probably inspired by her. She is represented in the mosaics of the church of San Vitale, in Ravenna.

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Basilissa: A Tale of the Empress Theodora
Book by John Masefield; Macmillan, 1940
Subjects: Fiction, Theodora--Empress, Consort Of Justinian I, Emperor Of The East--D. 548--Fiction
...Basilissa A TALE OF THE EMPRESS THEODORA By John Masefield 1940 THE...STRATFORD PRESS, INC., NEW YORK BASILISSA THEODORA, the cast mistress of Hekebolos, the...death that kills in summer, and here was Theodora alone and broken-hearted, seeking for...
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The Tundra World
Book by Theodora C. Stanwell-Fletcher; Little, Brown & Company, 1952
Subjects: Natural History--Manitoba, Natural History--Outdoor Books, Tundras--Manitoba
By Theodora C. Stanwell-Fletcher DRIFTWOOD VALLEY...Hudson Bay -iv- THE TUNDRA WORLD by Theodora C. Stanwell-Fletcher FRONTISPIECE BY...COMPANY BOSTON COPYRIGHT 1952, BY THEODORA C. STANWELL-FLETCHER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Constantinople: Birth of an Empire
Book by Harold Lamb; Alfred A. Knopf, 1957
Subjects: Byzantine Empire--History--Justinian I, 527-565, Justinian--I--Emperor Of The East--483?-565
...The Legend and the Man 1954 Theodora and the Emperor 1952 Suleiman...77 Theodora the Lady 79...WEST 106 Theodora Goes to Bithynia 106...
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The Age of Justinian: The Circumstances of Imperial Power
Book by J. A.S. Evans; Routledge, 2000
Subjects: Byzantine Empire--History--Justinian I, 527-565, Greece--History--323-1453
...emperor Justinian 527-565 and his wife Theodora, who advanced from the theatre to the...now to see Justinian and his empress Theodora within their own context. Late Antiquity...remarkable husband-and-wife team as long as Theodora lived, and her influence did not die...
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Janaaecek's Works: A Catalogue of the Music and Writings of Leoes Janaaecek
Book by Nigel Simeone, John Tyrrell; Clarendon Press, 1997
Subjects: Janacek, Leos--1854-1928--Bibliography, Music--Czech Republic
...ALENA NEMCOVA Catalogue of writings by Theodora Strakova CLARENDON PRESS OXFORD...Alena NEmcova; catalogue of writings by Theodora Strakova. p. cm. Includes bibliographical...birthday 17 November 1995 and of Theodora Strakova on her 80th birthday 21...
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Pure Resistance: Queer(y)ing Virginity in William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and Margaret Cavendish's the Convent of Pleasure
Journal article by Theodora A. Jankowski; Shakespeare Studies, 1998
Subjects: Celibacy--Social aspects, Gender identity--Analysis, Shakespeare, William--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Virginity--Social aspects
...Cavendishs The Convent of Pleasure. by THEODORA A. JANKOWSKI We all know that there...Protestant discourses of virginity, see Theodora A. Jankowski, "`The scorne of Savage...Social History 1-2 (1976-77): 563-80; Theodora A. Jankowski, Women in Power in the Early...
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Frederick Froebel's Illuminations on Kindergarten Children's Relatedness to Nature
Journal article by Theodora Polito; Education, Vol. 116, 1995
Subjects: Early childhood education--Evaluation, Kindergarten--Evaluation
...on kindergarten childrens relatedness to nature. by Theodora Polito Most science programs for the primary grades...for Children Educational International. About the Author Theodora Polito is Assistant Professor of Education and Early Childhood...
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Lawrence Piyarlum Kolumboort (Karamengi) January 1939-March 2006
Journal article by Mark Crocombe, Theodora Narndu, Graeme K. Ward; Australian Aboriginal Studies, Vol. 2007, 2007
Subjects: Kolumboort, Lawrence Piyarlum, Musicians--Biography
...Karamengi) January 1939-March 2006. by Mark Crocombe , Theodora Narndu , Graeme K. Ward Laurence Kolumboort was an...He is survived by his wife and children. Mark Crocombe and Theodora Narndu Kanamkek-Yile Ngala Museum, Wadeye <mcroc@austarnet...
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Bridges and the City
Journal article by Judith Y. Singer, Cecilia Goodman, Theodora Ridley, Alan Singer; Childhood Education, Vol. 72, 1999
Subjects: Cities and towns--Study and teaching, Municipal research--Innovations, New York, New York--Education
...the City. by Judith Y. Singer , Cecilia Goodman , Theodora Ridley , Alan Singer An Interdisciplinary Project...is 5th-grade teacher, Public School 197, Brooklyn, New York. Theodora Ridley is Director of the Morris L. Eisenstein Learning Center...
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The 1996 Welfare Law: Key Elements and Reauthorization Issues Affecting Children
Journal article by Mark H. Greenberg, Jodie Levin-Epstein, Rutledge Q. Hutson, Theodora J. Ooms, Rachel Schumacher, Vicki Turetsky, David M. Engstrom; The Future of Children, Vol. 12, 2002
Subjects: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, United States--Social policy, Welfare reform--Laws, regulations, etc.
...reauthorization issues affecting children. by Mark H. Greenberg , Jodie Levin-Epstein , Rutledge Q. Hutson , Theodora J. Ooms , Rachel Schumacher , Vicki Turetsky , David M. Engstrom SUMMARY The Personal Responsibility and Work...
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Posh Purses: Handbag Designer Has a Handle on Style and Function
Magazine article by Tennille M. Robinson; Black Enterprise, Vol. 36, September 2005
Subjects: Anderson, Angela Theodora--Works, Fashion designers--Works, Handbags--Design and construction, Handbags--Purchasing
...used to drawing teeth, not handbags," says orthodontist Angela Theodora Anderson. Three years ago, while working in New York at different...becoming a high-end handbag designer. In 2002, she launched angela Theodora, a handbag company that specializes in classic, polished designs...
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International Exchange Grants Awarded
Magazine article; American Theatre, Vol. 18, September 2001
Subjects: American Conservatory Theatre--Contributions, gifts, etc., Fleckman, Neil S.--Contributions, gifts, etc., Hobson, Carol J.--Contributions, gifts, etc., International Theatre Institute--Contributions, gifts, etc., La Mama ETC--Contributions, gifts, etc., Lark Theatre Company--Contributions, gifts, etc., Lit Moon Theatre Company--Contributions, gifts, etc., MacIntosh, Joan--Contributions, gifts, etc., Pig Iron Theatre Company--Contributions, gifts, etc., Skipitares, Theodora--Contributions, gifts, etc., Theater by the Blind--Contributions, gifts, etc., Theater companies--Contributions, gifts, etc., Undermain Theatre--Contributions, gifts, etc.
...Poland and Slovenia, who are working with technology and inrermedia concepts in theatrical work. Theatre artist/puppeteer Theodora Skipitares to travel to Kisvarda, Hungary, to participate in a festival dedicated to ethnic Hungarian theatre professionals...
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Scandal: How "Gotcha" Politics Is Destroying America
Magazine article by Theodora Blanchfield; Campaigns & Elections, Vol. 28, October 2006
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Scandal: How "Gotcha" Politics Is Destroying America (Book)--Book reviews
...Politics Is Destroying America. by Theodora Blanchfield Palgrave MacMillan...Washington. ILLUSTRATION OMITTED C Es Theodora Blanchfield interviewed Davis by phone...been done to George Bush. Review by Theodora Blanchfield
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Language Politics
Magazine article by Theodora A. Blanchfield; Campaigns & Elections, Vol. 27, August 2006
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Talking Right (Book)--Book reviews
Language Politics. by Theodora A. Blanchfield Nunbergs "Talking Right" argues that Democrats have lost the language...Republicans have had to twist economic and social realities to their own advantage. Review by Theodora A. Blanchfield
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Upcoming Elections around the World
Magazine article by Theodora A. Blanchfield; Campaigns & Elections, Vol. 27, May 2006
Subjects: Elections--International aspects, Elections--Planning
Upcoming Elections around the World. by Theodora A. Blanchfield Elections happen all around the world...languages. Population: 27,925,628 Internet users: 4.57 million --Theodora A. Blanchfield Demographic Information Source: CIA World...
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newspaper articles on: Theodora  - 170 results

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City Watch: Question Time - THEODORA ZEMEK
Newspaper article; Sunday Mirror (London, England), August 22, 1999
City Watch: Question Time - THEODORA ZEMEK. THEODORA ZEMEK, 44, fund manager and director of Global Fixed Income at M G - recently taken over by Prudential - talks to Virginia Wallis... WHAT was your best day ever in business? MAKING pounds...
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ROT IN JAIL; (1) Victim: Rick Monetti (2) Died: Theodora Cohen (3) Aisha: Megrahi's Wife (4) Freedom Bid: Megrahi Was 'Distressed' after Yesterday's Ruling
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 15, 2008
Subjects: Murder
ROT IN JAIL; (1) Victim: Rick Monetti (2) Died: Theodora Cohen (3) Aisha: Megrahis Wife (4) Freedom Bid: Megrahi...jail. Dan Cohen, also of New Jersey, who lost his daughter Theodora, said he was delighted that Megrahi would not be freed...
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Lockerbie Bomber Could Be Released from Prison Today; (1) Prison Plea: Dan Cohen (2) Lockerbie Victim: Theodora Cohen (3) Terminally Ill: Megrahi Is Fighting to Win His Freedom
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 6, 2008
Subjects: Bombings, Terminally ill, Terminally ill persons
...Prison Today; (1) Prison Plea: Dan Cohen (2) Lockerbie Victim: Theodora Cohen (3) Terminally Ill: Megrahi Is Fighting to Win His Freedom...torture. But Dan Cohen, from New Jersey, who lost his daughter Theodora in the tragedy, said: I want to see Megrahi die in jail. A...
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Get Richards Quick
Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), March 11, 2005
Subjects: Richards, Keith
...PODOLSKY RICHARDS QUICK GET come to meet Theodora Richards, daughter of the legendary Keith...model on her day of rest. However, Theodora, one of Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards...less rockocracy. By her own admission, Theodora may be not very focused at times, but...
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Licentious in Byzantium?
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, June 13, 2004
...who is the subject of his biography "Theodora: Empress of Byzantium" and there is every...the Byzantine empire from 527 to 548, Theodora was not born to royalty but came to it...cunning and unrepentant sexuality. Theodora was Justinians helpmate during a reign...
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encyclopedia articles on: Theodora  - 17 results

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Theodora
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
THEODORA the dor , d. 548, Byzantine empress. Information about her early career comes from the often-questionable source, the...she helped save the throne through her energetic action in the Nika riot (532; see Blues and Greens ). In her youth Theodora came under the influence of the Monophysite sect; Justinians efforts to reconcile the Monophysites to orthodoxy were probably...
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Vigilius
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
VIGILIUS vijil e s, pope (537 55), a Roman; successor of St. Silverius . Empress Theodora exiled Silverius and made Vigilius pope in the expectation that he would compromise with the Monophysites. After Silverius death...
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Marozia
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...MAROZIA m ro zhe , Ital. maro tsya, c.892 c.937, Italian noblewoman. Daughter of the Roman consul Theophylact and his wife Theodora, Marozia was strongly influenced by her mother who controlled Roman politics and the papacy in what has been called the "pornocracy...
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Constantius I
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...I (Constantius Chlorus)k nstan sh s, c.250 306, Roman emperor (305 6). A career general, he gave up Helena to marry Theodora, the daughter of Maximian . He was made caesar (subemperor) under Maximian in 293 and gained prestige when his forces defeated...
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Isaac I
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...emperor (1057 59), first of the Comnenus dynasty. Proclaimed emperor by the army, he deposed Michael VI, who had succeeded Theodora (reigned 1055 56), and sent him into a monastery. Although at first received with enthusiasm at Constantinople, Isaac soon...
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