Zoe Porphyrogenita

Zoe Porphyrogenita

Zoe (in Greek: Ζωή, Zōē, meaning "Life") (c. 978 – June 1050) reigned as Byzantine Empress alongside her sister Theodora from April 19 to June 11, 1042. In addition, she was also enthroned as the Empress Consort to a series of co-rulers beginning with Romanos III in 1028 until her death in 1050 whilst married to Constantine IX.

Read more about Zoe Porphyrogenita:  Early Life: 978 – 1028, From Romanos III To Michael V: 1028–1042, Ruling With Theodora and Constantine IX: 1042–1050