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Eudokia Makrembolitissa

Type Figure Region Byzantine Empire Time c. 1021–1096 Also known as Eudokia Makrembolitissa、Εὐδοκία Μακρεμβολίτισσα、Eudocia Macrembolitissa

Byzantine empress and regent. Wife of Constantine X Doukas, she became empress when he took the throne in 1059;…

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  1. c. 1021–1058Constantinople · Byzantine EmpireBorn into the prominent Makrembolites family of Constantinople, well educated, she later married Constantine Doukas and built up political influence at court.
  2. 1059–1067Constantinople · Byzantine EmpireWhen Constantine X Doukas ascended the throne in 1059, Eudokia became empress; between 1059 and 1060 she presided over court ceremonies and charity and helped raise her sons, laying the groundwork for her later regency.
  3. 1067–1071Constantinople · Byzantine EmpireAfter Constantine X died in 1067 she ruled as regent in the name of Michael VII, later remarrying the general Romanos IV Diogenes and continuing to influence high imperial decisions until gradually fading from view after 1071.

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