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Irene of Athens, Byzantine ruler (born 752)

Historical image related to Irene of Athens, Byzantine ruler (born 752) from August 9, 803

Irene of Athens

Byzantine empress regnant from 797 to 802

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…
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August 9

Day of the year

August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 144 days remain until the end of the year.
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