Theodora, a 6th-century Byzantine empress married to Emperor Justinian I, is remembered for being one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. She used her power and influence to promote religious and social policies that were important to her. She was one of the first rulers to recognize the rights of women.
She fought for many womens rights and was an actress before she married the prince Justitan. She was the one that told him to stay in his palace rather then flee from the anger mob in the capital city.
