Theodore (nephew of Heraclius)

Theodore (Latin: Theodorus) was a Byzantine nobleman in the early 7th century. He is the son of Theodore, brother of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius (r. 610–641). In 635 or 637, some Armenian figures, at the time very influential in Constantinople, felt their interests would be better served under a new emperor. Their candidate to replace Heraclius was Athalarichos. Also involved were the curopalates Varaztirots, son of Smbat Bagratuni; David Saharuni, Athalarichos' cousin; and Heraclius' nephew, the magister Theodore. Varaztirots pushed for a bloodless coup, in which the emperor would be forced into exile.

Theodore (nephew of Heraclius)

Theodore (Latin: Theodorus) was a Byzantine nobleman in the early 7th century. He is the son of Theodore, brother of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius (r. 610–641). In 635 or 637, some Armenian figures, at the time very influential in Constantinople, felt their interests would be better served under a new emperor. Their candidate to replace Heraclius was Athalarichos. Also involved were the curopalates Varaztirots, son of Smbat Bagratuni; David Saharuni, Athalarichos' cousin; and Heraclius' nephew, the magister Theodore. Varaztirots pushed for a bloodless coup, in which the emperor would be forced into exile.