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Irene of Athens, surname Sarantapechaena, was Byzantine empress consort to Emperor Leo IV from 775 to 780, regent during the childhood of their son Constantine VI from 780 until 790, co-ruler from 792 until 797, and finally empress regnant and sole ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire from 797 to 802. A member of the politically prominent Sarantapechos family, she was selected as Leo IV's bride for u…
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politics · Byzantine empress regnant from 797 to 802 · politician · also Irene of Athens, Eirene, Irene, Sarantapechaina, Eirene Sarantapechaina, Irene Sarantapechaina
Born 1 January 0752 · Died 9 August 0803 · Q206737
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Died 0803-08-09.
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Career landmark: Byzantine emperor (0797–0802).
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Career landmark: regent (0780–0797).
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Career landmark: empress consort (0775–0780).
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Born 0752-01-01.
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