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A man should be upright, not be kept upright.
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Birth: | 26th April, 0121 |
Death: | 17th March, 0180 |
Nationality: | Roman |
Profession: | Emperor, Philosopher |
Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
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