# Irene - Eastern Roman Empress

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/irene
Reign: 797 – 802 CE
Dynasty: Isaurians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene

Restored icons and ruled in her own name.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Constantine VI](https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-vi)
- Succeeded by: [Michael II](https://roman-history.com/rulers/michael-ii)