Irene Asanina
empress consort of John VI Kantakouzenos/Byzantine Empire
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Summary
Irene Asanina was born on 1301[1]. She died on 1354[2]. She worked as a consort[3]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Andronikos Asen[5]
- Mother: NN Dukaina Glabas Tarchaneita[6]
- Spouse: John VI Kantakouzenos[7]
- Child: Matthew Kantakouzenos[8], Manuel Kantakouzenos[9], Andronikos Kantakouzenos[10], Maria Kantakouzene[11], Theodora Kantakuzini[12], Helena Kantakouzene[13]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[14]
- Position held: Byzantine empress[15]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Family: Asen dynasty[18]
- Noble title: empress consort[19]
- Given name: Irène[20]
- Name in native language: Ειρήνη Ασανίνα[21]
- Sibling: Manuel Komnenos Raoul Asanes[22], Johannes Asanes[23]
Why It Matters
Irene Asanina has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Who were Irene Asanina's parents?
Irene Asanina's father was Andronikos Asen[5]. Irene Asanina's mother was NN Dukaina Glabas Tarchaneita[6].
Who was Irene Asanina married to?
Irene Asanina's spouses include John VI Kantakouzenos[7].
What did Irene Asanina do for work?
Irene Asanina worked as a consort[3].