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Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
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A View on Cities: Rome: Statue of Marcus Aurelius
Statue of Marcus Aurelius, Campidoglio (Rome)
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Eternal Egypt: Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was not only an Emperor of Rome, but also a philosopher. He came to Egypt during a revolt led by Avidius Cassius who had the support of the Alexandrian people.
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Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions: Marcus Aurelius Portrait
Sculpted portrait of Marcus Aurelius, circa A.D. 180.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius and German Captives
Marcus Aurelius receiving the submission of German captives. (From a Bas-relief in the Capitoline Museum, Rome.) -Allen, 1890
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Statue of Marcus Aurelius
Equestrian state of Marcus Aurelius. - Young, 1901
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus stands almost alone in the history of the world as a philosopher and philanthopist clothed in royal purple. He was born A.D. 121, adopted by Antoninus Pius in 138, became consul in 140, and succeeded his...
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The Romans: The Empire
The "Five Good Emperors" temporarily abandoned the hereditary principle - each was chosen on his merit by the senate. They were: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius", created by Filarete in 1465 (Bronze, glazed and gilded, height 37 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Marcus Aurelius Distributing Bread to the People
An image of "Marcus Aurelius Distributing Bread to the People", created by Joseph-Marie Vien in 1765 (Oil on canvas, 300 x 301 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statuette of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Equestrian Statuette of Marcus Aurelius", created by Antico from 1500-10 (Bronze, partly gilded, silver incrustations, height 39 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Marcus Aurelius as a Boy
An image of "Bust of Marcus Aurelius as a Boy", created by Massimiliano Soldani Benzi from 1707-12 (Bronze, red-gold lacquer patina, height 36 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Bust of Marcus Aurelius", created by Pierre Puget before 1689 (Marble, height 64,5 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius
(121-180) Roman Emperor
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Pbs: Illustrated Timeline of the Roman Empire (60 Bce to 180 Ce)
An interactive timeline of Rome's transformation into an empire, beginning with Caesar and ending with Marcus Aurelius.
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Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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Zeno of Citium: Founder of Stoicism
A biography of Zeno, founder of Stoicism. Also discusses the theories of Stoicism. Included a nice set of quotes from Zeno, passed on through other ancient authors.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Caracalla
Caracalla (April 4, 188 - April 8, 217. Caracallus ), born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later called Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus, was the eldest son of Septimius Severus and Roman Emperor from 211 to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Commodus
Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (31 August 161 - 31 December 192) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 (also with his father, Marcus Aurelius, from 177 until 180). The name given here was his official name at his accession to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Caracalla
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, eldest son of the Emperor Severus, was born at Lyons A.D. 188; died in 217. On the death of his father he succeeded to the throne with his brother Antoninus Geta, whom he speedily murdered. - Winston's...