Maria of Antioch
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For the pretender to the throne of Jerusalem, see Maria of Antioch (pretender).
Maria of Antioch (Greek: Μαρία; 1145–1182) was a Byzantine empress by marriage to Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos, and regent during the minority of her son porphyrogennetos Alexios II Komnenos from 1180 until 1182.
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Maria of Antioch | |
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Byzantine Empress consort | |
Tenure | 24 December 1161 - 24 September 1180 |
Born | 1145 Antioch (now Antakya, Hatay, Turkey) |
Died | 1182 (aged 36–37) |
Spouse | Manuel I Komnenos |
Issue | Alexios II Komnenos |
House | House of Poitiers |
Father | Raymond of Poitiers |
Mother | Constance of Antioch |
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