In dictionaries:
marcus aurelius antoninus
Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher, leader.
marcus aurelius valerius maximianus
Roman emperor, Diocletian's co-ruler.
marcus aurelius probus
Roman emperor, restored eastern provinces.
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
an ancient Roman equestrian statue on the Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy.
Column of Marcus Aurelius
a Roman victory column in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy.
Marcus Aurelius Cleander
Marcus Aurelius Cleander (died 19 April 190), commonly known as Cleander, was a Roman freedman who gained extraordinary power as chamberlain and favourite of the emperor Commodus, rising to command the Praetorian Guard and bringing the principal offices of the Roman state into disrepute by selling them to the highest bidder.
Reign of Marcus Aurelius
The 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.
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