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Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161-180 AD. He persecuted the Christians, so that narrows it down. He also didn't believe in an after-life, so that eliminates most other religions. He had a philosophical view on life, rather than having particularly 'religious' views.
He believed that life is full of frustrated desires, so that death is to be desired, because, according to his view, death would be an end of desire and unhappiness. This concept has some similarity to the philosophies of Buddhism and Jainism, however, both these religions believe in an after-life. Furthermore there does not appear to be any records to indicate that Marcus Aurelius actually favored the Buddhist or Jain religions.
Marcus Aurelius was very superstitious and surrounded himself with mystics and magicians. When challenges arose, he favored, if anything, the traditional gods of the people, and as their Emperor, he encouraged prayers to the (ancient) gods of Rome. From this point of view, it could be said that he favored the 'Roman religion', but this doesn't tell us very much. His favored philosophy was Stoicism. And his critics claim that he failed to establish Stoicism as the state religion. However, it can be argued that Stoicism is not a religion as such, but rather, more a set of beliefs based on reason and argument, in contrast with beliefs which derive from revelations by an external and divine source.
Historical records indicate that he had dealings with some early Christian writers, and that he may also have favored the Jews. In either situation these relationships would doubtless be more of a political nature than a religious one; i.e. he associated (i) with leading Christians to understand their position in relationship to him, as Emperor (and God?) of Rome, and (ii) with Jews because he knew he would have their support in his suppression of Christianity.
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Who was Marcus Aurelius in battle with?
Marcus Aurelius fought the War with Parthia 161-66 against the Parthian Empire, the third of the four pre-Islamic Persian empires. Marcus Aurelius also fought the Marcomannic Wars (166-80) against the Marcomanni, Quadi, Germanic peoples who lived in Bohemia (Czech Republic).
Who were the big 3 philosophers in rome?
The most important Roman philosopher was Seneca. Other prominent philosophers were Cicero, Epictetus (he was Greek, but lived in Rome), Plotinus and Boethius. The emperor Marcus Aurelius was also a philosopher.
What did Marcus Aurelius believe?
He was in pre-christian Italy. So he was a pagan.
How does Julius Caesar compare to Marcus Aurelius?
Your question is a bit vague as there were 16 famous men who were called Diogenes in antiquity. I will assume that you mean Diogenes of Tarsus who was a 2nd century BC Epicurean philosopher. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 AD. He was a philosopher as well. Therefore, both men were philosophers. However, Marcus Aurelius belonged to a different philosophical school. He was a Stoic.
Did Commodus kill his father Marcus?
No. Marcus Aurelius died naturally at the age of 58, having not only designated Commodus as his successor, but also earlier appointed him co-ruler to ensure a smooth succession.
Who was Marcus Aurelius in battle with?
Marcus Aurelius fought the War with Parthia 161-66 against the Parthian Empire, the third of the four pre-Islamic Persian empires. Marcus Aurelius also fought the Marcomannic Wars (166-80) against the Marcomanni, Quadi, Germanic peoples who lived in Bohemia (Czech Republic).
What Roman Emperor was also a recognized philosopher?
Marcus Aurelius was also a recognised philosopher.
Who were the big 3 philosophers in rome?
The most important Roman philosopher was Seneca. Other prominent philosophers were Cicero, Epictetus (he was Greek, but lived in Rome), Plotinus and Boethius. The emperor Marcus Aurelius was also a philosopher.
What did Marcus Aurelius believe?
He was in pre-christian Italy. So he was a pagan.
How does Julius Caesar compare to Marcus Aurelius?
Your question is a bit vague as there were 16 famous men who were called Diogenes in antiquity. I will assume that you mean Diogenes of Tarsus who was a 2nd century BC Epicurean philosopher. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 AD. He was a philosopher as well. Therefore, both men were philosophers. However, Marcus Aurelius belonged to a different philosophical school. He was a Stoic.
What ideas did the romans barrow from the greeks?
when decided to be a republic (500bc) greace was on the golden age of pholosophy or getting into it. all the roman literature was made taking the greek literature as a base. Also the philosophy was ineteresting for people like Cicaeron and Marcus Aurelius.
Did Commodus kill his father Marcus?
No. Marcus Aurelius died naturally at the age of 58, having not only designated Commodus as his successor, but also earlier appointed him co-ruler to ensure a smooth succession.
What did Marcus Aurelius do as emperor?
The period of Marcus Aurelius’ reign was one of wars. There was a war against the resurgent and aggressive Persians (160-166) which was fought by various generals. From 166 to 180 there were the Marcomannic Wars. T he Marcomanni, a Germanic people from Bohemia who crossed the frontier of the river Danube and, together with the Lombards and other Germanics, raided areas of the Balkan Peninsula. Marcus Aurelius managed to push them back. However, the Marcomanni and Quadi then attacked northeast Italy and at the same time the Costoboci from Northern Romania invaded the lower Danube, Macedonia and Greece. Marcus Aurelius managed to push them all back after a long struggle. Then he crossed the Danube, won a decisive victory and planned to invade Bohemia. However, he fell ill and died in 180. Marcus Aurelius was very interested in the law. He spent most of his time addressing legal matters, hearing petitions and arbitrating litigations. He dealt with matters of law theory and practice as was described as “an emperor most skilled in the law.” He was also a stoic philosopher and wrote a book on stoic philosophy (the Meditations) between 170 and 180 while he was campaigning against the Marcomanni. During Marcus Aurelius' reign there was also a plague which lasted from 165 to 180 and which has been named the Antonine Plague (after Marcus Aurelius’ family name, Antoninus). It is thought that it was a pandemic of either smallpox or the measles. It killed many people.
Who played the role of Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator 2000 and role of Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter?
Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies. He was Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator. He also played in over 70 other movies before passing away of Hodgkin's disease on October 25th, 2002.
How was the reign of Marcus Aurelius different from that emperors?
He was very philosophical and wrote a series of books called Meditations.Marcus Aurelius was very philosophical and wrote a series of books called meditation.
Who was put to death by the Roman leader Marcus Aurelius?
He is responsible for the martyrdom of the first apologist, Justin, and some people belive he is also responsible for the death of Polycarp.
What are the draw conclusions about Marcus Aurelius effectiveness as a leader?
Very effective as a Caesar and also a good and compassionate man. He was an emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 and has the reputation of being a superior leader in Roman history. Aurelius was responsible for building orphanages, schools and hospitals. He was helpful toward the slaves and lowered taxes. He was also a philosopher.
