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-579–-500 · 6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism

Also known as: Ancient Boy, Ancient Master, Hsuan Yuan Huang Ti, Lao Chun, Lao Chun Tzu, Lao Dan

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Marcus Aurelius121–180
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