Athenaïs Tzimiske

Athenaïs Tzimiske (Greek: Αθηναϊς Τζιμισκε; ca. 1122 – 1 January 1180) was a Byzantine noblewoman who married Emir Umar and played an important role in governance, while the Emir was ill. In Arabic sources, she is referred to as Emira Ushaana at-Tizmishqiyyah.

Early life and family
Athenaïs was born into a minor Byzantine noble family.

The date of Athenaïs's birth is unknown but is placed around the year 1122. She was said to be among few women to exert a lasting impact on the Taifa's History.

Umar was married to Athenaïs around 1050. She gave birth to twin sons, however, the Emirate ended before they could become Emirs.
 * Usmân ibn Umar (1150-1201)
 * 'Arif ibn Umar (1150-1125)