Irene of Athens - Wikipedia
Irene of Athens (Greek: Εἰρήνη, Eirḗnē; 750/756 – 9 August 803), surname Sarantapechaena (Greek: Σαρανταπήχαινα, Sarantapḗchaina), [a] was Byzantine empress consort to Emperor …
Irene | Byzantine Ruler, Saint | Britannica
Irene (born c. 752, Athens—died Aug. 9, 803, Lesbos) was a Byzantine ruler and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church who was instrumental in restoring the use of icons in the Eastern …
Irene of Athens - OrthodoxWiki
2015年1月6日 · Irene of Athens was the wife of the Byzantine Emperor Leo IV and mother of Constantine VI, both strong iconoclasts. She ruled jointly with her son, Constantine, after the …
Irene of Athens: Empress, Iconoclast Conqueror, and Saint
2024年2月16日 · Irene of Athens’ reign offers a fascinating glimpse into a turbulent period of Byzantine history. Her complex legacy, encompassing political maneuverings, religious …
Irene of Athens: Controversial Byzantine Empress - ThoughtCo
2019年1月27日 · A military revolt against Irene in 790 erupted when Irene would not hand over authority to her 16-year-old son, Constantine. Constantine managed, with the support of the …
Empress Irene - World History Encyclopedia
2017年11月15日 · Empress Irene was the wife of Leo IV and, on her husband's death, she reigned as regent for her son Constantine VI from 780 to 790 CE. From 797 to 802 CE she …
Irene of Athens (c. 752–803) - Encyclopedia.com
Irene of Athens was the first woman to be sole ruler (Autokrator) of the Byzantine empire. Her zeal for the restoration of icons put an end to the most virulent phase of iconoclasm in the …
Irene of Athens - Encyclopedia.com
An East Roman (Byzantine) empress, Irene of Athens (752-803) convened the Seventh Ecumenical Council and restored the veneration of icons in the Byzantine Empire. Her …
The Greek-Roman Empress Who Did Everything to Stay in Power
2024年1月24日 · Irene of Athens was the first Roman empress to rule in her own right as regent, between 797 and 802 AD. Although she ruled solely for only five years, she left a lasting …
The Emperor Irene | World History - Lumen Learning
Irene of Athens (c. 752-803 CE) was Byzantine empress from 797 to 802. Before that, Irene was empress consort from 775 to 780, and empress dowager and regent from 780 to 797. She is …