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Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180. He was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as Meditations, is a significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.
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Succession to Hadrian
Heir to Antoninus Pius (138–145)
Fronto and further education
Births and deaths
Antoninus Pius's last years
Accession of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (161)
Early rule
War with Parthia (161–166)
War with Germanic tribes (166–180)
Trade with Han China and outbreak of plague
Death and succession (180)
Legacy and reputation
Attitude towards Christians
Marriage and children
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Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
Column of Marcus Aurelius
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