Eudokia Baïana
Byzantine Empress and Spouse of Leo VI
Born
None
None years ago
Died
April 12th, 901
1124 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Byzantine Empire
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Eudokia Baïana served as empress consort of the Byzantine Empire through her marriage to Emperor Leo VI. The union occurred around 900 AD, during a time of significant political and religious pressures within the empire. Eudokia was involved in the complexities of court life and contributed to the political landscape of her time. Her reign was marked by her alignment with her husband's policies. After the death of Leo VI in 912 AD, Eudokia's influence within the court diminished as the political dynamics shifted.
Married Emperor Leo VI
Influenced Byzantine court policies
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