Antonina (wife of Belisarius)
Byzantine patrikia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Antonina (wife of Belisarius)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Antonina (Greek: Ἀντωνίνα, c. 495 – after 565) was a Byzantine patrikia and wife of the general Belisarius.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Antonina | |
---|---|
Born | c. 495 |
Died | after 565 |
Nationality | Byzantine |
Occupation | Patrikia |
Known for | Wife of the general Belisarius, confidante of Empress Theodora |
Spouse | Belisarius |
Children |
|
Close
Her influence over her husband was great; Procopius features her as dominating Belisarius.[1] The historian Paolo Cesaretti mentions her as a controversial figure and the "right arm" of the empress Theodora in the exercise of influence and power.[2]