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- Marcus Aurelius was raised in a wealthy and politically prominent family. He was educated by some of the finest tutors in Latin, Greek, rhetoric, and philosophy. His early exposure to Stoic philosophy profoundly shaped his thinking and behavior, which later became evident in his writings and governance.
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1 day ago · Donald J. Robertson. Aug 08, 2024. Transcript. In this episode, I’ll be reading a brief excerpt from my new biography, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, which is available as an audiobook as well as in hardback and ebook formats. The book was chosen as an editor’s pick by Barnes and Noble and currently has 4.7 stars on Amazon.
3 days ago · Early life. Many details about Aurelian's early life come from the Historia Augusta and are considered unreliable. Comparative research with other sources from his era has rendered some details more secure than others. Aurelian was born on 9 September, a date recorded in the Chronograph of 354. [5] .
2 days ago · Marcus Aurelius, a revered philosopher-emperor, stood as a beacon of wisdom during Rome's golden age. His reign was a crucible forged by both internal and external pressures, testing the resilience of the empire. Early Life and Education. Marcus Aurelius was raised in a wealthy and politically prominent family.
5 days ago · Roman Empire - Expansion, Decline, Legacy: Domitian was succeeded by an elderly senator of some distinction, Marcus Cocceius Nerva (96–98). Among the beloved rulers of Rome that succeeded him were Trajan (reigned 98–117), Hadrian (117–138), Antoninus Pius (138–161), and Marcus Aurelius (161–180).
23 hours ago · Now 21, 10, 6, assumes that the historian Aurelius Victor had been the prefect of Rome in 388-9, but 22, 16, 12 was almost certainly written before the Christians destroyed the Serapeum of ...
Jun 28, 2024 · Tacitus studied to be an advocate at law under two leading orators, Marcus Aper and Julius Secundus; then he began his career with a “vigintivirate” (one of 20 appointments to minor magistracies) and a military tribunate (on the staff of a legion).
2 days ago · Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Made famous in his time for being the Stoic philosopher-warrior and in our time by Richard Harris’ portrayal of him in the 2000 movie Gladiator , unquestionably Christian persecution increased during his reign, though some historians are quick to point out that this can’t be directly traced back to the emperor himself.
