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Marcus Aurelius
Also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
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- born. 121-04-26high · Wikidata P569
- died. 180-03-17high · Wikidata P570
Philosopher-emperor (161-180) under whom the martyrdoms at Lyon (177) and of Justin occurred; addressee of several apologies.
Wikipedia extract
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161.
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roman-emperors · persecution · 2nd-century