No. 361 in the Index · Royalty
Marcus Aurelius
16th Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher.
The record
Marcus Aurelius was a 16th Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher. Born on 26 April 121 in Rome, Aurelius died on 17 March 180 in Vindobona at the age of 58.
Positions held include quaestor (139), Roman emperor (161–180) and ancient Roman senator. Notable works include Meditations.
With a Wikipedia article in 176 languages, Marcus Aurelius is No. 361 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 April 121, Rome
- Died
- 17 March 180, Vindobona (aged 58)
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Known as
- Politician, philosopher, writer
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Latin, Ancient Greek
- Children
- 9
- Wikipedia editions
- 176
Did you know
18
Was 18 when first quaestor (139).
58
Lived to 58.
26 Apr
Shares a birthday with Ludwig Wittgenstein and David Hume.
588
One of 588 people in the Index born in Rome, with Julius Caesar.
176
Has a Wikipedia article in 176 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 139–Quaestor
- 161–180Roman emperor
- —Ancient Roman senator
- —Roman consul
Connections
Marcus Aurelius
- FatherMarcus Annius Verus
- MotherCalvisia Domitia Lucilla
- SpouseFaustina the Younger
- SiblingAnnia Cornificia Faustina
- ChildCommodus
- ChildMarcus Annius Verus Caesar
- ChildAnnia Aurelia Galeria Faustina
- ChildFadilla
- ChildLucilla
- ChildAnnia Cornificia Faustina Minor
- ChildVibia Aurelia Sabina
- ChildTitus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus
3 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Meditations
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