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Quite a mistery. Marcus Aurelius had enough time to know about the true caracter of his son and his "virtues" as a future ruler; and yet it seems he did not change his mind about succesion.
They say that it was to avoid a civil war, it was better to chose a strong candidate in terms of lineage even if poor as a person. I don't like that hypothesis.
One remote "possibility" is that Commodus really changed *a lot* when his father passed away, sort of evil possession or an acute "sickness of power". Unlikely I guess.
I think this: After emperors like Hadrian, Trajan, Antoninus and Mark.. could it be improved? Can the good times always get better or even last? What else could come after a row of 5 virtuous emperors? Only the way down I guess. Time is cyclic, at least the greeks and romans believed that, what goes up must come down. Maybe Markus was aware of that and only accelerated the process, in a reasonement like this: "instead of a smooth descent from virtuous to less and less virtuous until the vicious level is reached, lets propel the cycle directly from virtuous to utterly vicious so the way up comes sooner". Just guessing.... :-)
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When emperor Marcus Aurelius died who did he leave in power?
Marcus Aurelius was succeeded by this son Commodus.
Who was Marcus Aurelius' son?
Commodus.
Who played Caesar Marcus Aurelius son in gladiator?
Joaquin Phoenix played Aurelius' son, Commodus, in the movie Gladiator.
Who was aurelius?
Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180) Source: Thefreedictionary.com
Why didn't Marcus Aurelius didn't want his son to be the emperor?
The idea that he did not want his son to succeed him is not based on historical fact, but on two Hollywood movies (´The fall of the Roman Empire´ and ´Gladiator´). In those movies it was said that he wanted to give the succession to a stepson because his natural son was feeble-minded. In actual fact however he had already appointed his son Commodus as co-Emperor during his lifetime and he appointed Commodus as his successor. After Marcus Aurelius´ death Commodus ruled for 12 years before being assassinated.
When emperor Marcus Aurelius died who did he leave in power?
Marcus Aurelius was succeeded by this son Commodus.
Who was Marcus Aurelius' son?
Commodus.
Who played Caesar Marcus Aurelius son in gladiator?
Joaquin Phoenix played Aurelius' son, Commodus, in the movie Gladiator.
Who was the emperor of rome in180?
You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.You could say that Rome had two emperors in the year 180. At first it was Marcus Aurelius, but he died in 180 and his son Commodus became emperor in the same year.
Who was aurelius?
Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180) Source: Thefreedictionary.com
Who were the good emperors of the pax romana?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Augustus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius were known as the "Five Good Emperors". Their reigns were peaceful and prosperous. However, Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus became emperor and wrecked the peace through his cruelty.
Why didn't Marcus Aurelius didn't want his son to be the emperor?
The idea that he did not want his son to succeed him is not based on historical fact, but on two Hollywood movies (´The fall of the Roman Empire´ and ´Gladiator´). In those movies it was said that he wanted to give the succession to a stepson because his natural son was feeble-minded. In actual fact however he had already appointed his son Commodus as co-Emperor during his lifetime and he appointed Commodus as his successor. After Marcus Aurelius´ death Commodus ruled for 12 years before being assassinated.
What emperor came after Marcus Aurelius?
His son, Commodus. While the Roman people generally loved and respected his father, Commodus was not as well accepted. He was arrogant, selfish, and spoiled.Answer:When one of Rome's greatest emperor, Marcus Aurelius died, the Roman Empire went downhill. After Marcus Aurelius died, Commodus took over.
Who Played Commodus the Roman Emperor In Gladiator?
commodus There were two. Richard Harris played the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The next emperor, his son Commodus, was played by Joaquin Phoenix.
How well was Marcus Aurelius's intelligence?
Most of his reign was spent directing the defense of the Empire from German invaders, but Marcus Aurelius was also a deep thinker and follower of the Stoic philosophy, and he wrote a book called Meditations which is still read today. When asked what book other than the Bible was most influential to his life, President Clinton named the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. [Somewhat ironic as Stoicism does not espouse self-indulgence.] Also, he was the last of the "Five Good Emperors." Upon his death in 180, the Roman Empire sank into gradual decline. It is speculated that if he had continued the practice of naming an adopted son as his successor, instead of his natural son Commodus, the Pax Romana might have lasted much longer than it did.
When did Marcus - son of Basiliscus - die?
Marcus - son of Basiliscus - died in 476.
Who was the 'good emperor' in ancient Rome?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius were the five good emperors.JC MA and Ceaser Auguses JC MA and Ceaser AugusesAugustus that's all i knowBut I love this question xoxoxo question mmmmccchhhhaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
