Maria of Antioch
Byzantine empress dowager
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Maria of Antioch was the Byzantine empress dowager and regent for her son, Alexius II Comnenus, from 1180 to 1183. She was the daughter of Raymond, prince of Antioch, and married Manuel I Comnenus. As a "Latin" (Western European), Maria faced opposition from many Byzantines.12
Her regency was ultimately overthrown by Andronicus I Comnenus, who had her executed. Her son, Alexius II, was forced to sign her death warrant before he was later strangled himself.1
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