Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius
Summary
Marcus Aurelius is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. He died in Vindobona[4]. He died on March 17, 180[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], monarch[9], and emperor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141,309 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius…
- Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].
- Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121[3].
- Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5].
- Marcus Aurelius is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[12].
- Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[13].
- Marcus Aurelius's father was Antoninus Pius[14].
- Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[15].
- Among Marcus Aurelius's spouses was Faustina the Younger[16].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Commodus[17].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[18].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[19].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Fadilla[20].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Lucilla[21].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[22].
- Marcus Aurelius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[23].
- Marcus Aurelius is identified as part of the Romans ethnic group[24].
- Marcus Aurelius's professions included politician[6].
- Marcus Aurelius worked as a philosopher[7].
- Marcus Aurelius worked as a writer[8].
- Marcus Aurelius worked as a monarch[9].
- Marcus Aurelius's professions included emperor[10].
- Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[25].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of Roman emperor[26].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of ancient Roman senator[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IT[29]
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Began / founded: 0121-04-26[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 0180-03-17[31]
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Origins and Family
Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. Fathers listed include Marcus Annius Verus[13], a civil servant[33], 0094–0120[34], of Ancient Rome[35] and Antoninus Pius[14], a politician[36], 0086–0161[37], of Ancient Rome[38], specialised in politics[39]. His mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[15]. He is identified as part of the Romans ethnic group[24].
Education
Marcus Aurelius studied under Alexander of Cotiaeum[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], monarch[9], and emperor[10]. Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[25]. Positions held include Roman emperor[26], a position[41], in Ancient Rome[42]; ancient Roman senator[27], a position[43], in Ancient Rome[44]; Roman consul[45], an elective office[46], in Ancient Rome[47], founded in -0509[48]; and quaestor[49], a position[50], in Ancient Rome[51].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Marcus Aurelius is Meditations[52]. Things named for him include Antonine Plague[53], a pandemic[54], in Ancient Rome[55]; Column of him[56]; and Arch of him[57].
Personal Life
Marcus Aurelius was married to Faustina the Younger[16]. Children include Commodus[17], a ruler[58], 0161–0192[59], of Ancient Rome[60]; Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[18], a politician[61], 0162–0169[62], of Ancient Rome[63]; Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[19], 0147–0165[64], of Ancient Rome[65]; Fadilla[20], 0159–0190[66], of Ancient Rome[67]; Lucilla[21], a ruler[68], 0150–0182[69], of Ancient Rome[70]; and Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[22], 0160–0212[71], of Ancient Rome[72]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[73].
Death and Burial
Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5]. He passed away in Vindobona[4]. The cause of death was plague[74]. He is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[12].
Why It Matters
Marcus Aurelius ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141,309 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
He has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[77], a poet[78], 1864–1936[79], of Spain[80], awarded the Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[81], specialised in philosophy[82].
Works attributed to him include Meditations[83], a literary work[84], founded in 0200[85]. Entities named for him include Antonine Plague[53], a pandemic[54], in Ancient Rome[55]; Column of him[56]; and Arch of him[57].
FAQs
Where was Marcus Aurelius born?
Marcus Aurelius's place of birth was Rome[2].
Where did Marcus Aurelius die?
Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].
Who were Marcus Aurelius's parents?
Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[13]. Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[15].
Who was Marcus Aurelius married to?
Marcus Aurelius's spouses include Faustina the Younger[16].
What did Marcus Aurelius do for work?
Marcus Aurelius worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], monarch[9], and emperor[10].
Who did Marcus Aurelius influence?
Marcus Aurelius has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[77].