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121–180 · 16th Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher

Also known as: Mark Aurel, Antoninus, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Marc Aurel, Marcus Annius Verus, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

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