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The Resume

    (390-November 27, 450)
    Queen of the Visigoths (414-415)
    Empress of the Western Roman Empire (421-450)
    Sister of Western Roman Emperor Honorius
    Mother of the Roman Emperor Valentinian III

Why she might be annoying:

    She supported the execution of her cousin, Serena.
    She was kidnapped by Alaric when the Visigoths sacked Rome.
    She married the Visigothic chieftain Athaulf in 411.
    Her second husband, Constantinus, was proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire, but only ruled a few months.
    She gradually lost influence to the Roman general Aetius.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her husband, Athaulf, was murdered by a servant.
    Her first son died in infancy.
    She ruled as regent for her second son, Emperor Valentinian III, from 425 to 437.
    She endowed a lot of churches.
    Her mausoleum in Ravenna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Credit: The Truffle


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 66.10% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 60.56% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 87 Votes: 47.13% Annoying