Maria of Amnia
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Maria of Amnia (Greek: Μαρία, 770 – after 823) was a Byzantine empress, the first wife of Constantine VI.[1] She was a granddaughter of Saint Philaretos,[2] a magnate from the Armeniakon Theme known for his charitable activities, a relation mentioned in his hagiography. The name of her father is unknown and her mother has been identified as Hypatia by Christian Settipani. Maria was born in Amnia, Paphlagonia.
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Maria of Amnia | |
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Empress of the Byzantine Empire | |
Tenure | 788–795 |
Born | c. 770 Amnia, Paphlagonia (now Central Anatolia, Anatolia, Turkey) |
Died | after 823 |
Spouse | Constantine VI |
Issue Detail | Euphrosyne, Byzantine Empress |
Father | son of Saint Philaretos |
Mother | Hypatia |
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