Reign of Marcus Aurelius - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Marcus Aurelius | Biography, Meditations, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 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.
Marcus Aurelius - Biography, Meditations & Death | HISTORY
WEBNov 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...
Marcus Aurelius - Wikipedia
WEBMarcus Aurelius Antoninus (Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːliʊs antoːˈniːnʊs]; English: / ɔː ˈ r iː l i ə s / aw-REE-lee-əs; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.
Marcus Aurelius - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 26, 2018 · His reign, in fact, is defined by the Stoic view and he is referred to as “the philosopher” by the later historian Cassius Dio (l. c. 155-235 CE) and by the author (or authors) of the Historia Augusta (4th century CE), a history of Roman emperors.
Marcus Aurelius: Biography, Emperor of Rome, Meditations
WEBAug 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.
Marcus Aurelius summary | Britannica
WEBHis reign was marked by numerous military crises, all the major frontiers being threatened by invasion. Struggles against the Parthians (162–166) were successful, but returning troops brought a devastating plague to Rome.
The Life and Accomplishments of Marcus Aurelius - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 31, 2019 · It was during the reign of Marcus Aurelius that the Marcomannic War broke out at the northern frontier of the empire. It was also the time of the important physician Galen who wrote about a particularly virulent pandemic that …
Was Marcus Aurelius, the 'philosopher emperor', the greatest …
WEBDuring his reign, Marcus Aurelius faced continuous warfare along the Roman borders. The most notable were the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts against Germanic tribes and other groups along the Danube frontier.
Marcus Aurelius Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMarcus 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.
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