9 juin 797 - Irene of Athens officially becomes Byzantine empress
Description:
Having murdered her son, Irene of Athens —who actually ruled from 780 onward—officially becomes Byzantine empress, the only woman ruler in the empire's eleven-hundred-year history. It is partly in reaction to Irene that the pope later crowns Charlemagne emperor of Western Europe.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
9 juin 797
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 1227 ans
