jan 1, 797 - Irene of Athens

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Known for her fight against Iconoclasm in the Eastern Roman Empire, Irene would become the most powerful person in Constantinople after the death of her husband as regent for her son Constantine.

While her attempts to improve relations with the Carolingians ultimately failed, she would successfully end the Iconoclast heresy.

Irene would overthrow her son and take control of the empire for herself as the first Empress Regnant of Rome.

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