Empress Theodora By addisonma16 500 Empress Theodora was born in Greece on the island of Crete c.500 532 During the Nika Riot Theodora persuaded Justinian to stand his ground wich potentionally saved his throne. 532 Her courage in facing an uprising is often credited with saving the empire. 552 In Theodoras early life she married Emeror Justinian Mar 2, 2022 When Thoedora died in Constantinople both causes lost their most ardent and prestigious champion.