Children
Theodora and Theophilos had seven children. Listed here in the order given by Theophanes:
- Constantine, co-emperor from c. 833 to c. 835.
- Thekla (born c. 831 – after 867). She was named Augusta and her image appears in coinage during the regency of her mother. Later exiled to a monastery by her brother Michael. She was recalled and was a mistress of Emperor Basil I the Macedonian.
- Anna (born c. 832). Exiled into the monastery of Gastria. Never recalled.
- Anastasia (born c. 833). Exiled into the monastery of Gastria. Never recalled.
- Pulcheria (born c. 836). Exiled into the monastery of Gastria. Never recalled.
- Maria (born c. 838). Married the Caesar Alexios Mosele. Her husband was placed in command of Byzantine Sicily but was later accused of conspiring to gain the throne. Forced to retire into a monastery. Maria was not alive in 856 when her sisters were exiled from the court.
- Michael III (19 January 840 – 23 September/24 September 867), who succeeded as emperor.
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