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   Was Marcus Aurelius a Christian emperor?

   • Marcus Aurelius (r. 161 to 180 CE) was a Roman emperor best known as the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome (following Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and Antoninus Pius) and as the author of the philosophical work Meditations. Although it has been claimed he instigated a persecution of Christians, modern scholarship argues against this.

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   How old was Marcus Aurelius when he died?

   • Marcus Aurelius (born April 26, 121 ce, Rome [Italy]—died March 17, 180, Vindobona [Vienna, Austria] or Sirmium, Pannonia) was a Roman emperor (161–180), best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius has symbolized for many generations in the West the Golden Age of the Roman Empire.

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   When did Marcus Aurelius become a king?

   • The reign of Marcus Aurelius began with his accession on 7 March 161 following the death of his adoptive father, Antoninus Pius, and ended with his own death on 17 March 180. Marcus first ruled jointly with his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus. They shared the throne until Lucius' death in 169.

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   What did Marcus Aurelius do?

   • Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor (161–180), best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy. He has symbolized for many generations in the West the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Learn more about Marcus Aurelius’s life, including his rise to power, his reign, and his legacy.

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   Reign of Marcus Aurelius. The reign of Marcus Aurelius began with his accession on 7 March 161 following the death of his adoptive father, Antoninus Pius, and ended with his own death on 17 March 180. Marcus first ruled jointly with his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus. They shared the throne until Lucius' death in 169.

   • Reign: 7 March 161 – 17 March 180
   • Predecessor: Antoninus Pius

   • Mother: Domitia Lucilla Minor
   • Spouse: Faustina the Younger

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor (161–180), best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy. He has symbolized for many generations in the West the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Learn more about Marcus Aurelius’s life, including his rise to power, his reign, and his legacy.

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     Marcus Aurelius was the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome. His reign (161–180 CE) marked the end of a period of internal tranquility and good...
   • What was Marcus Aurelius’s family like?

     Marcus Aurelius came from a prominent Roman family. His paternal grandfather served as consul twice, and his maternal grandmother was heiress to on...
   • How did Marcus Aurelius become emperor?

     When Marcus Aurelius was 17 years of age, his uncle became the emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161) and adopted him and another young man as hi...
   • What did Marcus Aurelius write?

     Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations, his reflections in the middle of campaigning and administration. The extent to which he intended it to be se...

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   Reign. Parthian War. Marcomannic Wars. Antonine Plague. Misc. Meditations. Temple. Column. Statue. v. t. e. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːliʊs antoːˈniːnʊs]; English: / ɔːˈriːliəs / aw-REE-lee-əs; [2] 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.

   • Reign: 7 March 161 – 17 March 180
   • Mother: Domitia Calvilla

   • Father: Marcus Annius Verus, Antoninus Pius (adoptive)
   • Successor: Commodus

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   Mar 26, 2018 · Marcus Aurelius (r. 161 to 180 CE) was a Roman emperor best known as the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome (following Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and Antoninus Pius) and as the author of the philosophical work Meditations. Although it has been claimed he instigated a persecution of Christians, modern scholarship argues against this.

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   • Who was Marcus Aurelius?

     Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor (r. 161-180 CE), regarded as the last of the Five Good Emperors, and best known for his work "Meditations".
   • What is Marcus Aurelius famous for?

     Aurelius is famous for his book Meditations, a personal journal he kept of philosophical observations. He is also well-known today from the 2000 fi...
   • Did Marcus Aurelius persecute Christians?

     Although Christians were persecuted during Aurelius' reign, modern scholarship has shown that he did not issue any edict and would not have support...
   • Why is Marcus Aurelius referred to as a "philosopher king"?

     Aurelius was deeply influenced by the philosophy of Stoicism and relied on its precepts throughout his reign. He is therefore often considered an e...

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    Marcus Aurelius , in full Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus orig. Marcus Annius Verus, (born April 26, ad 121, Rome—died March 17, 180, Vindobona [Vienna] or Sirmium, Pannonia), Roman emperor (161–180). He was born into a wealthy and prominent family.