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Zoe Verrucosa
Zoe Verrucosa
Augusta (more)
Latin Empress consort
Tenure	29 July 1993 – 2 February 2000
Coronation	25 December 1997
Born	Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene; 11 March 1975 (age 49); Utica, Latium
Spouse	Jason VI Claudius; (m. 1993; div. 2000)
Issue	Princess Leona; Constantine XX Claudius; Michael, Duke of Entella; Selene, Duchess of Saivres;
House	Verrucosa (by birth); Claudius (by marriage)
Father	Duke Josephus Verrucosus
Mother	Damiane Vitruvia
Religion	Reformed Church; Catholicism (formerly)

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Zoe Verrucosa, The Empress Mother (Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene; b. 11 March 1975) is a member of the Latin Imperial Family, and mother of Constantine XX Claudius.

Zoe is the youngest child of businessman and former Consul, Duke Josephus Verrucosus, and Lady Damiane Vitruvia. Zoe was educated at Pescia Academy, in Adrianople. Zoe first rose to prominence in 1992 after the announcement of her engagement to Jason, Prince of Youth – later Jason VI Augustus. Though she became Empress in 1993, upon her husband's elevation to junior emperor, she holds one of the shortest tenures as sole Empress consort, from 1997 until her divorce in 2000. Zoe and Jason had four children over the course of their marriage: LeonaConstantine, who is now Emperor Constantine XX; Michael; and Selene.

Zoe graduated from Galata College, Haenna with a degree in business and economics. She served the Chairwoman for the Board of Directors for Verrucosus Holdings, of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the University of Haenna, and the University of Ascanium. Since 2017, she has undertaken numerous imperial and state duties on her son's behalf, and was granted the honorific of Augusta.

Early Life and education

Zoe was born on 11 March 1975 to the Duke Josephus Verrucosus, former Consul of Latium, and his wife Damiane Vitruvia at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has three older brothers John and Florentine, and three older sisters Adula, Adriana, and Flora. Zoe was baptized into the Reformed Communion on 2 June 1975 at Sancta Sapientia in Castellum ab Alba. Her god parents were Diana I Augusta (a friend of her mother); John Verrucosus (her elder brother); Constantia of Ravenna (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).

Education

Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of Empress Alexandra College, Castellum. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though dropped her classes one month into the semester before her engagement to then Jason, Prince of Youth. In 2002, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.

Marriage

Zoe's personal life was relatively quiet before to her engagement to then Jason, Prince of Youth. Before to attending university, Zoe spent two months of her gap year in Lyncanestria and Lihnidos. The remaining time of her gap year, she resided in downtown Castellum at a penthouse owned by her brother John that she shared with four friends, including Brunhilda of Rahdenburg, Anna Julia, and Euphemia Tullia. Imperial Office records state that in summer 1992 Zoe first visited the Palatium Augusti for an imperial mixer prior to the opening ceremony of the year's Ludi Circenses. Records indicate that Zoe received a personal invitation sent by Empress Diana Augusta. This event was the first meeting between Zoe and her future husband, Jason.

Engagement and wedding

At 18 years old, Zoe became engaged to then Jason, Prince of Youth on 7 February 1992, with the official announcement occurring the following day. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship, and Zoe was widely rumored to be one of Jason's mistresses. Zoe dropped out of school only a month into the spring 1993 semester, and moved into Velia House in Castellum as the Prince's official residence. On 30 March 1993, it was revealed that Zoe was expecting the couple's first child. Zoe was 3 months pregnant when she married Jason on 3 April 1993. The ceremony was held at Sancta Sapientia and led by Patriarch of Alba Marcus Nasennius. The wedding and reception was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs and guests from all throughout the world.

Zoe was official given the rank of "princess" and became Princess of Youth immediately following the wedding after the issuance of letters patent by both Empress Diana Augusta. She became Empress consort on 29 July 1993 following her husband's ascension as junior emperor.

Children and family

Zoe and Jason officially resided at Velia House from 1993 until his he became sole emperor in 2000; however, the couple primarily resided at Heraion, in Leonopolis, immediately following the honeymoon. Zoe gave birth to her first child, Leona, on 31 October 1993. Their second child, Constantine, was born on 15 March 1994, at Heraion. Zoe would have two more children over the course of her marriage to Jason, Michael and Selene.

Due to the reports of declining health of Leo X Claudius, Zoe and her family would intermittently return to Castellum and Velia House, and at great rates after 1997. Both Zoe and her husband led numerous imperial duties during this time, including representing Latium along with her husband on any foreign visits he would undertake. She was present for the State Opening of the Senate in 1996, which was the first time in recorded history that a reigning monarch did not open the Senate themselves.

As Empress

Zoe as Empress in early 1998.

Zoe became the first wife of a junior emperor to be coronated, when she and her husband were coronated on 25 December 1997.

Zoe had mixed popularity as Empress, with many associating her with having a cold demeanor. Courtiers, in Leonopolis, and later Castellum, note that Zoe was overly protective of her children and often tried to keep them isolated from others, and resulted in great conflict within the Imperial family. In June 1998, Empress Diana Augusta made her first public appearance of the year with Jason, Zoe and their children for a visit to the Castellum Zoo. The appearance was soon wrought with controversy as Zoe was photographed preventing her son, Prince Constantine, from taking a photograph with his father and grandmother. Imperial Offices managed to end publication of the story through lex maiestas laws.

Divorce

Rumors of Jason's infidelity plagued the marriage from the beginning. Though not yet engaged at the time, Jason fathered an illegitimate daughter, with Sibylla of Sydalon, who was born in August 1993. Jason was known to maintain a number of mistresses at his court in Leonopolis, which reportedly Zoe turned a blind eye to until an illegitimate son was reportedly born to Jason in February 1994. Jason did not confirm these rumors until after the marriage. These rumors of Jason's infidelity with not only Valeria, but also other women continued to persist throughout the marriage, eventually culminating in rumors that Ghantish noblewoman, and his sister's lady-in-waiting, Marsella Atmos had become involved in a secret relationship with Emperor Jason by 1999.

Before the divorce was announced, it became known to the public that Zoe had started spending her time at Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, while Emperor Jason had often taken to retreats in either Adrianople or Ravenna. Church and state documents regarding Zoe's divorce have not yet been released, resulting in a great deal of uncertainty as to which individual initiated the divorce. However, it is unlikely that any records pertaining to the divorce will ever be fully disclosed. While Zoe suffered from a lack of popularity as Empress, she saw a sharp increase in support and sympathy once the news was first announced by Imperial Offices. The announcement was made on 2 January 2000, stating the divorce was dealt with in private and was effective immediately. Neither Zoe nor Jason have spoken publicly about the divorce

Zoe holds one of the shortest tenure's as senior Empress consort, at just over two years long. She is also the only Latin consort to have a divorce with the monarch.

Post-divorce life

University re-enrollment

Following the divorce, Zoe re-enrolled in university, and began attending classes at St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. While at St. Anna, Zoe focused her studies on business and entered into the business program during her second year. Zoe was notorious for skipping classes to spend time with her children, which was regularly documented by the press, causing her grades to slip. She avoided falling into academic issues or probation, and eventually graduated in 2003 with honors. Between her first and second years, and again between her second and third years, Zoe became more involved with her family's business, and had secured a position immediately following her graduation from St Anna's.

Business ventures

Ascension of Constantine XX

Public life

During her tenure as Empress, Zoe became the chief patron to over a hundred charities, most of which she continued to be a patron of after her divorce. Some of these charities include: Latin Youth Sports Association, Ascanium Youth Symphony, Utica National Opera and Orchestra, National Cancer Association, Imperial Orchestra, Foundation for the Blind, National Society, among others. Zoe also served as the president or honorary chair of a number of non-profits including the Women's Rights Organization, Saint Adeodatus Community, among others.

In 2005, Zoe was transferred ownership of Villa d'Iulia Concordia, the Verrucosus familial estate from her mother. Zoe has resided at the estate since 2005, though owns a number of properties throughout Latium and neighboring countries. In July 2016 purchased a penthouse in the City of Castellum.

Zoe has not been involved in any public relationships following her divorce, instead saying that she "wishe[d] to spend time focusing raising [her] children." Zoe annually hosts the Verrucosus Holdings corporate retreat at her home, Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, where her children are often present.

Titles, styles, honors and arms

11 March 1975 – 29 July 1993: Lady Zoe Verrucosa
3 April 1993 – 29 July 1993: Her Imperial Highness The Princess of Youth
29 July 1993 – 2 February 2000: Her Imperial Majesty The Empress
2 February 2000 – 13 December 2016: Lady Zoe Verrucosa
13 December 2016 – present: Her Imperial Majesty Empress Zoe Augusta, The Empress Mother

Honors

Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order
Latium: Dame of the Order of the Golden Eagle
Latium: Knight of the Order of the Ram
Latium: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria

Foreign honors

House of Hazaraspid: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid
Sydalon: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip

Issue

Name	Date of birth	Spouses
Jason VI Augustus, Latin Emperor:
Princess Leona	(1993-10-31) 31 October 1993 (age 30)	1st: Basil I of Aretias; had issue. 2nd: Prince Ardil Hazarasp.
Constantine XX Claudius	(1994-09-15) 15 September 1994 (age 29)	Alazne Dain; had issue.
Michael, Duke of Entella	(1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 28)	Blanca of Garza
Selene, Duchess of Saivres	(1996-12-22) 22 December 1996 (age 27)	Audric, Duke of Saivres; had issue.

Ancestry

Ancestors of Zoe Verrucosa

8. Pelagius Verrucosus

4. Felix Verrucosus

9. Maria Ahala

2. Duke Josephus Verrucosus

10. Maurianus Egilius

5. Aviena Egilia

11. Sergia Balba

1. Zoe Verrucosa

24. Duke Thomas Vitruvius

12. Duke George Vitruvius

25. Euphemia of Adrianople

6. Duke Damianus Vitruvius

26. Duke Jason Claudius Veturianus

13. Christina Eppia-Claudia

27. Maria Lafrenia

3. Damiane Vitruvia

28. John Pompeius

14. Duke Manuel Pompeius

29. Diana Mamilia

7. Zoe Pompeia

30. Duke Adeodatus Voconius

15. Adeodata Voconia

31. Theodora Junia

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-'''Zoe Verrucosa, The Empress Mother''' (''Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene''; b. 11 March 1975) is a member of the [[Latin Imperial Family]], and mother of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]].
+'''Zoe Verrucosa, The Empress Mother''' (''Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene''; b. 11 March 1975) is a member of the [[Latin Imperial Family]], and mother of [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XX Claudius]].
 Zoe is the youngest child of businessman and former [[Consul of Latium|Consul]], [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], and [[Damiane Vitruvia|Lady Damiane Vitruvia]]. Zoe was educated at Pescia Academy, in [[Adrianople]]. Zoe first rose to prominence in 1992 after the announcement of her engagement to [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]] – later Jason VI Augustus. Though she became Empress in 1993, upon her husband's elevation to junior emperor, she holds one of the shortest tenures as sole Empress consort, from 1997 until her divorce in 2000. Zoe and Jason had four children over the course of their marriage: [[Leona of Latium|Leona]]Constantine, who is now [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]]; [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]]; and [[Selene of Latium|Selene]].
-Zoe graduated from [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]] with a degree in business and economics. She served the Chairwoman for the Board of Directors for [[Verrucosus Holdings]], of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the [[University of Haenna]], and the University of Ascanium. Since 2017, she has undertaken numerous imperial and state duties on her son's behalf.
+Zoe graduated from [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]] with a degree in business and economics. She served the Chairwoman for the Board of Directors for [[Verrucosus Holdings]], of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the [[University of Haenna]], and the University of Ascanium. Since 2017, she has undertaken numerous imperial and state duties on her son's behalf, and was granted the honorific of [[Augusta (title)|Augusta]].
 ==Early Life and education==
-Zoe was born on 11 March 1975 to the [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], former Consul of Latium, and his wife [[Damiane Vitruvia]] at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has two older brothers [[John Verrucosus|John]] and [[Florentine Verrucosus|Florentine]], and an older sister [[Adula Verrucosa|Adula]]. Zoe was baptized into the [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Communion]] on 2 June 1975 at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. Her god parents were [[Diana Augusta]] (a friend of her mother); [[John Verrucosus]] (her elder brother) and [[Constantia of Ravenna]] (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).
+Zoe was born on 11 March 1975 to the [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], former [[Consul of Latium]], and his wife [[Damiane Vitruvia]] at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has three older brothers [[John Verrucosus|John]] and [[Florentine Verrucosus|Florentine]], and three older sisters [[Adula Verrucosa|Adula]], [[Adriana Verrucosa|Adriana]], and [[Flora Verrucosa|Flora]]. Zoe was baptized into the [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Communion]] on 2 June 1975 at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. Her god parents were [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]] (a friend of her mother); [[John Verrucosus]] (her elder brother); [[Constantia of Ravenna]] (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).
 ===Education===
-Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]]. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the [[University of Haenna]]. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though dropped her classes one month into the semester before her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. In 2002, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.
+Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]]. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the [[University of Haenna]]. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though dropped her classes one month into the semester before her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus, Latin Emperor|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. In 2002, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.
 ==Marriage==
-Zoe's personal life was relatively quiet before to her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before to attending university, Zoe spent two months of her gap year in [[Lyncanestria]] and [[Lihnidos]]. The remaining time of her gap year, she resided in downtown Castellum at a penthouse owned by her brother [[John Verrucosus|John]] that she shared with four friends, including [[Brunhilda of Rahdenburg]], [[Anna Julia]], and [[Euphemia Tullia]]. Imperial Office records state that in summer 1992 Zoe first visited the Palatium Augusti for a royal mixer prior to the opening ceremony of the year's [[Ludi Circenses]]. Records demonstrate that her invitation was a personal one sent by [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]]. This event was the first meeting between Zoe and her future husband, Jason.
+Zoe's personal life was relatively quiet before to her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before to attending university, Zoe spent two months of her gap year in [[Lyncanestria]] and [[Lihnidos]]. The remaining time of her gap year, she resided in downtown Castellum at a penthouse owned by her brother [[John Verrucosus|John]] that she shared with four friends, including [[Brunhilda of Rahdenburg]], [[Anna Julia]], and [[Euphemia Tullia]]. Imperial Office records state that in summer 1992 Zoe first visited the Palatium Augusti for an imperial mixer prior to the opening ceremony of the year's [[Ludi Circenses]]. Records indicate that Zoe received a personal invitation sent by [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]]. This event was the first meeting between Zoe and her future husband, Jason.
 ===Engagement and wedding===
-Zoe became engaged to then Jason, Prince of Youth on 19 June 1993, with the official announcement occurring the following day. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship, and Zoe was widely rumored to be Jason's mistress. Zoe dropped out of school only a month into the semester, and moved into Velia House in Castellum as the Prince's official residence. Zoe was nineteen years old, and 4 months pregnant, when she married Jason on 27 September 1993. The wedding taking place at [[Sancta Sapientia]], in a ceremony led by Patriarch of Alba Marcus Nasennius. The ceremony was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs from all throughout Belisaria and guests from nearly all countries of the [[Ajax|world]].
+At 18 years old, Zoe became engaged to then Jason, Prince of Youth on 7 February 1992, with the official announcement occurring the following day. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship, and Zoe was widely rumored to be one of Jason's mistresses. Zoe dropped out of school only a month into the spring 1993 semester, and moved into Velia House in Castellum as the Prince's official residence. On 30 March 1993, it was revealed that Zoe was expecting the couple's first child. Zoe was 3 months pregnant when she married Jason on 3 April 1993. The ceremony was held at [[Sancta Sapientia]] and led by [[Patriarch of Alba]] Marcus Nasennius. The wedding and reception was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs and guests from all throughout the [[Ajax|world]].
-Zoe was official given the rank of <nowiki>"princess"</nowiki> and became Princess of Youth immediately following the wedding after the issuance of {{wp|Letters Patent|letters patent}} by both Empress [[Diana Augusta]].
+Zoe was official given the rank of <nowiki>"princess"</nowiki> and became Princess of Youth immediately following the wedding after the issuance of {{wp|Letters Patent|letters patent}} by both Empress [[Diana Augusta]]. She became Empress consort on 29 July 1993 following her husband's ascension as junior emperor.
 ===Children and family===
-Zoe and Jason officially resided at Velia House from 1993 until his ascension in 1997; however, the couple relocated to Adrianople after their honeymoon. From 1995 until 1996, she resided at Lauseion<!--palace-->, in [[Leonopolis]], while her husband served as [[Count Palatine (Latium)|Count Palatine]]. Their first child, [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]], was born on 15 March 1994 in Adrianople. Zoe would have two more children over the course of her marriage to Jason, [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]] and [[Selene of Latium|Selene]].
+Zoe and Jason officially resided at [[Castellum|Velia House]] from 1993 until his he became sole emperor in 2000; however, the couple primarily resided at Heraion<!--palace-->, in [[Leonopolis]], immediately following the honeymoon. Zoe gave birth to her first child, [[Leona of Latium|Leona]], on 31 October 1993. Their second child, [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Constantine]], was born on 15 March 1994, at Heraion. Zoe would have two more children over the course of her marriage to Jason, [[Michael, Duke of Entella|Michael]] and [[Selene of Latium|Selene]].
-Before the sudden abdication of [[Diana Augusta]] in August 1997 and the reports of declining health of [[Leo, Prince Consort]], Zoe returned to Castellum and Velia House with her husband and children in 1996. Both Zoe and her husband undertook numerous imperial duties during this time, including representing Latium along with her husband on any foreign visits he would undertake. She was present for the State Opening of the Senate in 1996, which was the first time in recorded history that a reigning monarch did not open the Senate themselves.
+Due to the reports of declining health of [[Leo X Claudius]], Zoe and her family would intermittently return to Castellum and Velia House, and at great rates after 1997. Both Zoe and her husband led numerous imperial duties during this time, including representing Latium along with her husband on any foreign visits he would undertake. She was present for the State Opening of the Senate in 1996, which was the first time in recorded history that a reigning monarch did not open the Senate themselves.
-She and her husband were jointly coronated during the same ceremony on 25 December 1997.
 ===As Empress===
 [[File:Zoe Verrucosa as Empress.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Zoe as Empress in early 1998.]]
-Zoe had mixed popularity as Empress, with many associating her with having a cold demeanor. Courtiers, both in Adrianople and later Castellum, note that Zoe was overly protective of her children and often tried to keep them isolated from others, as a result causing conflicts within the Imperial family. In June 1998, [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] made her first public appearance of the year with Jason, Zoe and their children for a visit to the [[Castellum ab Alba#Culture|Castellum Zoo]]. The appearance was soon wrought with controversy as Zoe was photographed preventing her son, [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]], from taking a photograph with his father and grandmother. Imperial Offices managed to end publication of the story through {{wp|Lèse-majesté|lex maiestas}} laws.
+Zoe became the first wife of a junior emperor to be coronated, when she and her husband were coronated on 25 December 1997.
+Zoe had mixed popularity as Empress, with many associating her with having a cold demeanor. Courtiers, in Leonopolis, and later Castellum, note that Zoe was overly protective of her children and often tried to keep them isolated from others, and resulted in great conflict within the Imperial family. In June 1998, [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] made her first public appearance of the year with Jason, Zoe and their children for a visit to the [[Castellum ab Alba#Culture|Castellum Zoo]]. The appearance was soon wrought with controversy as Zoe was photographed preventing her son, [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Prince Constantine]], from taking a photograph with his father and grandmother. Imperial Offices managed to end publication of the story through {{wp|Lèse-majesté|lex maiestas}} laws.
 ===Divorce===
-Rumors of infidelity plagued Zoe's marriage to [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason]] early on, when it was alleged he fathered an illegitimate child with Latin noblewoman [[Honoria Valeria]], in 1995. While Jason did not confirm these rumors until just before his death, Imperial Offices, along with Praetorian authorities, threatened to prosecute Valeria for violation of {{wp|Lèse-majesté|lex maiestas}} laws and sanction from the [[Sacred Assembly]]. These rumors of Jason's infidelity with not only Valeria, but also other women continued to persist throughout the marriage, eventually culminating in rumors that [[Ghant|Ghantish noblewoman]], and his sister's lady-in-waiting, [[Marsella Atmos]] had become involved in a secret relationship with Emperor Jason by 1999.
+Rumors of Jason's infidelity plagued the marriage from the beginning. Though not yet engaged at the time, Jason fathered an illegitimate daughter, with [[Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara|Sibylla of Sydalon]], who was born in August 1993. Jason was known to maintain a number of mistresses at his court in [[Leonopolis]], which reportedly Zoe turned a blind eye to until an [[Georgios Kaisaridis|illegitimate son]] was reportedly born to Jason in February 1994. Jason did not confirm these rumors until after the marriage. These rumors of Jason's infidelity with not only Valeria, but also other women continued to persist throughout the marriage, eventually culminating in rumors that [[Ghant|Ghantish noblewoman]], and his sister's lady-in-waiting, [[Marsella Atmos]] had become involved in a secret relationship with Emperor Jason by 1999.
-Before the divorce was announced, it became known to the public that Zoe had started spending her time at Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, while Emperor Jason had often taken to retreats in either [[Adrianople]] or [[Ravenna]]. Church and state documents regarding Zoe's divorce have not yet been released under Transparent Information Act, resulting in a great deal of uncertainty as to which individual initiated the divorce. However, it is unlikely that any records pertaining to the divorce will ever be fully disclosed. While Zoe suffered from a lack of popularity as Empress, she saw a sharp increase in support and sympathy once the news was first announced by Imperial Offices. The announcement was made on 2 January 2000, stating the divorce was dealt with in private and was effective immediately. Neither Zoe nor Jason have spoken publicly about the divorce
+Before the divorce was announced, it became known to the public that Zoe had started spending her time at Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, while Emperor Jason had often taken to retreats in either [[Adrianople]] or [[Ravenna]]. Church and state documents regarding Zoe's divorce have not yet been released, resulting in a great deal of uncertainty as to which individual initiated the divorce. However, it is unlikely that any records pertaining to the divorce will ever be fully disclosed. While Zoe suffered from a lack of popularity as Empress, she saw a sharp increase in support and sympathy once the news was first announced by Imperial Offices. The announcement was made on 2 January 2000, stating the divorce was dealt with in private and was effective immediately. Neither Zoe nor Jason have spoken publicly about the divorce
-Zoe holds one of the shortest tenure's as Empress consort, at just over two years long. She is also the only Latin consort to have a divorce with the monarch.
+Zoe holds one of the shortest tenure's as senior Empress consort, at just over two years long. She is also the only Latin consort to have a divorce with the monarch.
 ==Post-divorce life==
 ===University re-enrollment===
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 In 2005, Zoe was transferred ownership of Villa d'Iulia Concordia, the Verrucosus familial estate from her mother. Zoe has resided at the estate since 2005, though owns a number of properties throughout Latium and neighboring countries. In July 2016 purchased a penthouse in the [[Castellum ab Alba#Subdivisions|City of Castellum]].
-Zoe has not been involved in any relationships following her divorce, instead saying that she <nowiki>"wishes to spend time focusing on [her] children."</nowiki> Zoe annually hosts the Verrucosus Holdings corporate retreat at her home, Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, where her children were often present.
+Zoe has not been involved in any public relationships following her divorce, instead saying that she <nowiki>"wishe[d] to spend time focusing raising [her] children."</nowiki> Zoe annually hosts the Verrucosus Holdings corporate retreat at her home, Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, where her children are often present.
 ==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
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-| image       =
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-}}
 * '''11 March 1975 – 29 July 1993:''' ''Lady'' Zoe Verrucosa
 * '''3 April 1993 – 29 July 1993:''' ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Princess of Youth
 * '''29 July 1993 – 2 February 2000:''' ''Her Imperial Majesty'' The Empress
 * '''2 February 2000 – 13 December 2016:''' ''Lady'' Zoe Verrucosa
-* '''13 December 2016 – present:''' ''Her Imperial Majesty'' Empress Zoe, The Empress Mother
+* '''13 December 2016 – present:''' ''Her Imperial Majesty'' Empress Zoe Augusta, The Empress Mother
 ===Honors===
 *{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
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 | 1st: [[Basil I of Aretias]]; had issue. 2nd: [[Ardil Hazarasp|Prince Ardil Hazarasp]].
 |-
-| [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX, Latin Emperor]]
+| [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XX Claudius]]
 | {{birth date and age|1994|9|15|df=y}}
 |
 | [[Alazne Dain]]; had issue.
 |-
-| [[Prince Michael, Duke of Entella]]
+| [[Michael, Duke of Entella]]
 | {{birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}
 |
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 |24= 24. Duke Thomas Vitruvius
 |25= 25. [[Euphemia Claudia|Euphemia of Adrianople]]
-|26= 26. Duke Jason Eppius-Claudius
+|26= 26. Duke Jason Claudius Veturianus
 |27= 27. Maria Lafrenia
 |28= 28. John Pompeius

Latin royalty
Zoe Verrucosa Verrucosa family Born: 11 March 1975
Preceded by Marie-Christine of Épernon	Latin Empress consort 1993–2000	Succeeded by Marsella Atmos

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