Irene of Hungary
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Irene of Hungary (Greek: Είρήνη, born Piroska; died 13 August 1134) was a Byzantine empress by marriage to John II Komnenos. She is venerated as a saint.
Quick Facts Empress consort of the Byzantine Empire, Tenure ...
Irene of Hungary | |
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Empress consort of the Byzantine Empire | |
Tenure | 1104 – 13 August 1134 (with Irene Doukaina, 1104–1118) |
Born | Piroska Kingdom of Hungary |
Died | 13 August 1134 |
Spouse | John II Komnenos |
Issue | Alexios Komnenos Maria Komnene Andronikos Komnenos, Sebastokrator Anna Komnene Isaac Komnenos Theodora Komnene Eudokia Komnene Manuel I Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor |
House | House of Árpád |
Father | Ladislaus I of Hungary |
Mother | Adelaide of Swabia |
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Quick Facts Empress Irene, tonsured Xenia, Empress ...
Empress Irene, tonsured Xenia | |
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Empress | |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Major shrine | Church of the Holy Apostles, Constantinople modern day Istanbul, Turkey |
Feast | 13 August |
Attributes | Imperial or Monastic Vestment |
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