Eudokia Baïana

Byzantine Empress and Spouse of Leo VI

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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