Martina (empress)
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Martina (Greek: Μαρτίνα; died after 641) was an empress of the Byzantine Empire, the second wife of her uncle the emperor Heraclius, and regent in 641 with her son. She was a daughter of Maria, Heraclius' sister, and a certain Martinus.[1] Maria and Heraclius were children of Heraclius the Elder and his wife Epiphania according to the chronicle of Theophanes the Confessor.
Quick Facts Empress of the Byzantine Empire, Tenure ...
Martina | |
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Augusta | |
Empress of the Byzantine Empire | |
Tenure | 613–641 |
Born | 6th century |
Died | after 641 Rhodes |
Spouse | Heraclius |
Issue more... | Heraclonas |
Dynasty | Heraclian Dynasty |
Father | Martinus |
Mother | Maria |
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