Marcus Aurelius

Born: 26 April 121 Rome

Died: 17 March 180 (aged 58) Vindobona or Sirmium

Biography: Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus,  was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus´ death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Marcus Aurelius´ Stoic tome Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a philosophy of service and duty, describing how to find and preserve equanimity in the midst of conflict by following nature as a source of guidance and inspiration.