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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːliʊs antoːˈniːnʊs]; English: / ɔːˈriːliəs / or-EE-lee-əs; [2] 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.
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Oct 28, 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.
- 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...
- Marcus Aurelius came from a prominent Roman family. His paternal grandfather served as consul twice, and his maternal grandmother was heiress to on...
- 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...
- Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations, his reflections in the middle of campaigning and administration. The extent to which he intended it to be se...
Nov 9, 2009 · Known for his philosophical interests, Marcus Aurelius was one of the most respected emperors in Roman history. His greatest intellectual interest was Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasized...
- “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.
- “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.
- “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.
- “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ― Marcus Aurelius , Meditations.
Nov 29, 2010 · Born in 121 CE and educated extensively in rhetoric and philosophy, Marcus Aurelius succeeded his adoptive father Antoninus Pius as Emperor of Rome in 161 CE and reigned until his own death in 180.
Mar 26, 2018 · 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.
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Aug 9, 2023 · As Emperor of Rome from 161-180, Marcus Aurelius kept the empire safe from the Parthians and Germans but is best known for his intellectual pursuits.
