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How did Marcus Aurelius rise to power?
Becoming Emperor After his adoptive father died in 161, Marcus Aurelius rose to power and was officially then known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. While some sources indicate that Antoninus selected him as his only successor, Marcus Aurelius insisted that his adopted brother served as his co-ruler.
Who was Marcus Aurelius adoptive father?
Marcus Annius Verus Antoninus Pius
He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161. Marcus was born during the reign of Hadrian to the emperor’s nephew, the praetor Marcus Annius Verus, and the heiress Domitia Calvilla….
Marcus Aurelius | |
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Father | Marcus Annius Verus Antoninus Pius (adoptive) |
Mother | Domitia Calvilla |
Philosophy career | |
Notable work | Meditations |
Was Commodus a real Roman emperor?
Commodus, in full Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, original name (until 180 ce) Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, (born August 31, 161 ce, Lanuvium, Latium [now Lanuvio, Italy]—died December 31, 192), Roman emperor from 177 to 192 (sole emperor after 180).
What was Marcus Fronto’s life like during his reign?
The early days of Marcus’ reign were the happiest of Fronto’s life: Marcus was beloved by the people of Rome, an excellent emperor, a fond pupil, and perhaps most importantly, as eloquent as could be wished.
What was the Roman Empire like under Marcus Aurelian’s rule?
Under Marcus’ rule, the Roman Empire witnessed heavy military conflict. In the East, the Romans fought successfully with a revitalized Parthian Empire and the rebel Kingdom of Armenia.
Who was Marcus Annius Verus grandfather?
The family rose to prominence in the late 1st century AD. Marcus’ great-grandfather Marcus Annius Verus (I) was a senator and (according to the Historia Augusta) ex-praetor; his grandfather Marcus Annius Verus (II) was made a patrician in 73–74.
How did the Roman Empire fight the Marcomannic Wars?
In the East, the Roman Empire fought successfully with a revitalized Parthian Empire and the rebel Kingdom of Armenia. Marcus defeated the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatian Iazyges in the Marcomannic Wars; however, these and other Germanic peoples began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire.