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Marcus Aurelius was the 16th Emperor of the Roman Empire as well as a Stoic philosopher. Born in 180 AD, he ruled the empire from 161 until his death.

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True or false Marcus Aurelius was the last emperor to rule a united empire?

Marcus Aurelius was not the last emperor to rule a united empire. He was one of the good emperors but Theodosius the Great was in fact the last emperor to rule a united Roman Empire.


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Who ruled first Marcus Aurelius or Constantine the great?

Marcus Aurelius ruled first, serving as Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. Constantine the Great, on the other hand, became emperor later, ruling from 306 to 337 AD. Their reigns were separated by more than a century, with Marcus Aurelius being part of the Five Good Emperors and Constantine known for his significant role in the spread of Christianity and the establishment of Constantinople.


Why was the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius never melted down?

The statue equestrian of Marcus Aurelius was not melted down because in the Middle Ages it was thought that it was a statue of Constantine the Great and therefore was not seen a the representation of a pagan emperor.


Pax romana ended after the death of who?

The Pax Romana ended after the death of the last great Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius. He was succeeded by poor leaders which resulted in the end of the era of peace and instigated the fall of the empire.


Who are the 10 great Roman emperor persecutors of Christians?

They are Nero, Domitian, Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, Septimus Severus, Maximus the Thracian, Decius, Valerian, and Diocletian.


Did Marcus Aurelius have a man tell him he is only a man?

Yes, it is reported that during a triumph, a slave would remind Marcus Aurelius of his mortality by whispering, "Remember, you are only a man." This practice served as a humbling reminder to the Roman Emperor, emphasizing the importance of humility and the transient nature of life, even for someone in a position of great power. Aurelius often reflected on such themes in his writings, particularly in his work "Meditations."


What ancient ruler almost personified Plato's philosopher king?

Plato's dream of a philosopher king almost came true. The role of his philosopher king might have been personified by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His philosophies were recorded in his "Meditiations". Unfortunately his time was spent in battle and he wrote during these great Roman wars. Marcus Aurelius was a Stoic.


What is the significance of the Roman statue of a horse with Marcus Aurelius?

The Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius is the only surviving equestrian statue of a pre-Christian Roman Emperor. These statues were meted down in the latter days of the Romans to make coins or new statues or in the Middle Ages because the Christians saw them as pagan idols. This statue has survived because it was mistakenly thought that it was the statue of Constantine the Great, who was considered to have been the first Christian Roman emperor.


Who is the roman empire who was especially harsh to christians?

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Who The last great Roman Emperor was?

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What is the emperor known name and proper name of Constantine?

Constantine the great's full name in Latin was Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus.