Theodora Collection

Empress Theodora / Ravenna
EMPRESS THEODORA wife of Justinian

Battenberg family, 1906
Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven with his wife, Princess Victoria of Hesse, their four children, their son-in-law and two grandchildren

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Downey
Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Messrs Downey. Date: 1894

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

PANC2A-00011
Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

Prince Louis of Battenberg, Prince & Princess Andrew of Gree
Prince Louis of Battenberg (seated left), 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, later Lord Louis Alexander Mountbatten, pictured with his eldest daughter, Princess Alice of Greece (1885-1969)

Princess Andrew of Greece and daughters
Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg, pictured with her four eldest children. From left, Princess Margarita (1905-1981), later Princess of Hohenlohe-Langeburg

Portrait of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916) as the holy man , 1915. Creator: Krarup, Theodora
Portrait of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916) as the holy man , 1915. Private Collection

Portrait of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), 1914. Creator: Krarup, Theodora
Portrait of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), 1914. Private Collection

The Byzantine Empress Theodora I in her imperial box in the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Private Collection

Poster for the theatre play Théodora by Victorien Sardou, 1900. Creator: Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934)
Poster for the theatre play Theodora by Victorien Sardou, 1900. Private Collection

Emily Roose, who was nanny to the children of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece, including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured here with his two eldest sisters

Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

Lady in Waiting of Empress Theodora - Basilica of San Vitale
Lady in Waiting of the Empress Theodora - from the impressive Byzantine mosaic of of the Empress and her suite, at the Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Date: 6th century

Princess Theodora of Greece & Victoria Mountbatten
Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), Margravine of Baden, pictured centre holding her eldest child, Princess Margarita Alice of Baden at the babys christening in 1932

Wedding of Theodora of Greece & Berthold of Baden
Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

Sisters of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Portraits of the four sisters of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured in 1930. Top left is Princess Margaret or Margarita of Greece (1905 -1981), Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as the Empress Theodora, in the play by Sardou. Date: 1901

The Empress Theodora (oil on canvas)
693293 The Empress Theodora (oil on canvas) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 160.6x137.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Theodora (gravure)
671925 Theodora (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodora. Illustration for Character Sketches of Romance)

The choice of Theophilius
908889 The choice of Theophilius by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as the Empress of Byzantium in Victorien Sardous Theodora. Date: 1890s

"Theodora"at the Gaiety (engraving)
1614146 " Theodora" at the Gaiety (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Theodora" at the Gaiety)

Allegorical figure of Europe by Andrea Appiani
Allegorical figure of Europe seated on a throne in a purple robe with books, globe, palette, sceptre, lyre and owl. After a painting by Andrea Appiani.. L Europa come figurata dall Appiani

Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Empress Theodora, etc
Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4. Immagini di Giustiniano Teodora

Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor
ELD1201311 Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor Justinian I, 1888 (coloured engraving) by French School

Princess Margaret and Princess Theodora of Greece
Princess Theodora of Greece (l), later Margravine of Baden (1906-69), and Princess Margaret or Margarita of Greece (r), (1905 - 1981), Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg

Oxford Street and Princess Theatre, London W1
Oxford Street (looking east) and the Princess Theatre, showing Theodora, Central London. Date: circa 1900

Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (coloured engraving)
968816 Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century)

Empress Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (chromolitho)
972366 Empress Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Theodora (c500-548)

Childrens Names: Theresa, Timothy, Theodora, Tom, Tommy, Tottie (colour litho)
6023194 Childrens Names: Theresa, Timothy, Theodora, Tom, Tommy, Tottie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theresa, Timothy, Theodora, Tom, Tommy)

Theatre De La Porte Saint Martin Poster
6280261 Theatre De La Porte Saint Martin Poster by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); (add.info.: Theatre De La Porte Saint Martin poster featuring Thedora and a Byzantine Empire throne room)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (b / w photo)
1604860 Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora)

Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (engraving)
968772 Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century)

Empress Theodora, ca 1887. Creator: Benjamin-Constant, Jean-Joseph (1845-1902)
Empress Theodora, ca 1887. Private Collection

SAINT EUFROSYNA Roman martyr (centre) with Saints Domitilla (on left) and Theodora Date: First century

The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Theodora and her court, Mosaic Church of San Vitale in Ravenna

Mosaic with the Empress Theodora and her entourage at the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna

The Feast of Orthodoxy, 14th century. Artist: Byzantine icon
The Feast of Orthodoxy, 14th century. Found in the collection of the British Museum

The Council of Constantinople (Triumph of Orthodoxy) in 843 (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), Artist: Anonymous
The Council of Constantinople (Triumph of Orthodoxy) in 843 (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Mosaic of the Empress Theodora and her court, 6th century
Mosaic of the Empress Theodora and her court from San Vitale, 6th century

Mosaic of the Byzantine Empress Theodora and her court, 6th century
Mosaic of Theodora (c. 500 28 June 548), Empress of Justinian I, and her court in San Vitale, 6th century

Theodora of Greece & Berthold of Baden with Margarita
Princess Theodora of Greece, Margravine of Baden (1906-69), sister of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured with her husband, Berthold, Margrave of Baden and her eldest child

Princess Theodora of Greece & family
Princess Theodora of Greece, Margravine of Baden (1906-69), pictured with her husband Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden and her two eldest children

Princess Theodora, Berthold of Baden & baby Margarita
Princess Theodora of Greece, Margravine of Baden (1906-69), sister of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured with her husband, Berthold, Margrave of Baden and her eldest child

Engagement of Princess Theodora of Greece
Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), second child and daughter of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece (Alice of Battenberg), pictured far right, arm in arm with her fiance, Berthold

Marriage of Theodora of Greece and Berthold of Baden
Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

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"Theodora: A Tale of Empresses, Actresses, and Royalty" Step into the captivating world of Theodora, an enigmatic figure who left an indelible mark on history. From her reign as Empress Theodora in Ravenna to her portrayal by the iconic Madame Sarah Bernhardt, this name carries a legacy that spans centuries. In 1906, amidst the opulent Battenberg family gatherings, Princess Theodora of Greece graced us with her presence. Her radiance illuminated every room she entered alongside Prince Louis of Battenberg and Prince & Princess Andrew of Greece. Together they formed a regal tableau that whispered tales of power and elegance. The Basilica of Saint Vitale in Italy stands as a testament to Empress Theodora's enduring influence. Its walls bear witness to her unwavering faith and strength - qualities that defined her reign during Byzantine times. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry, we uncover another facet of Theodora's allure - captured forever in PANC2A-00011 photograph. Here we see Madame Sarah Bernhardt embodying the essence of our protagonist; her commanding presence evoking both admiration and intrigue. But beyond grandeur lies familial bonds woven intricately through generations. Princess Andrew of Greece lovingly cradles their daughters while Emily Roose nurtures them as their devoted nanny. These intimate moments reveal a softer side to Theodora's lineage – one filled with love and tenderness. Weddings are often seen as symbols of unity and new beginnings; none more so than when Princess Theodora exchanged vows with Berthold of Baden. This union bridged nations together, uniting Greek heritage with German nobility under the watchful gaze of ancestors past. Today, let us celebrate not only Empress Theodora but also all those who have carried this illustrious name throughout time – from royalty to actresses, each leaving their own unique mark on the world.