Marcus aurelius sculpture

Even as a small boy, Marcus Aurelius had been noted for his honesty. The Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138, jokingly called his nephew »verissimus«, and laid on his successor, Antoninus Pius (r. 138– 161), the obligation of adopting Marcus.

The Meditations, by Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, has been described as an ageless, secular gospel. Written in a time of pandemic, it speaks powerfully to us today.

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Here's my history of the Roman emperors, who were some of the most powerful and bizarre men who ever lived. My list includes 92 emperors in chronological order. I give you some fun facts and mini-biographies on every Roman emperor.

~Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26 April 121 – 17 March 180)) Roman emperor from 161 to his death in 180.

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