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A Short Biography of Marcus Aurelius

Author Name:

Marcus Aurelius

Born As:

Marcus Annius Catilius Salvius.

Other Names:

Born:

26 Apr 121

Died:

17 Mar 180




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Emperor and Philosopher                          
                                              
Mother Domitia Lucilla
Father Marcus Annius Verus - sister Annia Cornificia Faustina.
Aurelius married Faustina the Younger in 145. During their 30-year marriage Faustina bore thirteen children, but only one son and four daughters outlived their father.                                              
Reign:
8 March 161–169, with Lucius Verus
169–177, alone
177 – March 180, with Commodus                                              
Born Marcus Annius Catilius Salvius When he married he took the name Marcus Antinius Venus. When he was named Emperor, he was given the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.

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