Theocharista Lucapena

Theocharista Lucapena (Greek: Θεοχάρηςτα Λούκαπένα; ca. 1072/3 – 1 January 1130) was an important Byzantine noblewoman who married Emir Mansur ibn Hussein and played a catalytic role in the stability of the family of the Emir. In Arabic sources, she is referred to as Emira Sukhrah al-Luqabiyyah.

Early life and family
Theocharista was the daughter of an unknown yet noble couple who served the Emperor in Brontium. The date of Theocharista's birth is unknown but is placed around the years 1072–1073. She was said to be among few women to exert a lasting impact on the Taifa's History.

In the Spring of 1093, when Mansur was looking for a bride, a surprising offer arrived from Theocharista, she was earlier known to hate the Emir. The Emir married her and ordered a palace to be built for her in al-Qurdun.

She gave birth to two sons, both of them future Emirs.
 * Muhammad ibn Mansur (1095-1125)
 * Hamid ibn Mansur (1096-1139)