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Passing of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Vindobona · Province of Pannonia · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, died at the military camp in Vindobona on March 17th. His death marked the end of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stab...

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March 7, 161 Politics

Marcus Aurelius Becomes Roman Emperor

Imperial Palaces · Rome · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius officially became Roman Emperor following the death of Antoninus Pius. His accession marked the continuation of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty through adoptive succession.The ...

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