Marcus Aurelius
Full Name: Marcus Aurelius [Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus]
Nationality: Roman
Profession: Roman Emperor
Why Famous: Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, he was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. During his reign, the Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East. He is considered one of the best Roman Emperors in history.
Born: April 26, 121
Star Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Historical Events in the Life of Marcus Aurelius
- 0161-03-07 Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, an unprecedented political arrangement in the Roman Empire
- 0176-11-27 Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of Imperator
- 0177-01-01 Commodus, son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius becomes consul for the first time - at 15 then youngest ever in Roman history
- 0180-03-17 Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies leaving his son Commodus aged 18 as sole emperor
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