Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, regarded as one of the most important Stoic philosophers. His work 'Meditations', a series of personal writings, offers insights into Stoic philosophy and the practice of self-reflection. Aurelius emphasized the importance of virtue, rationality, and maintaining inner peace amidst the chaos of life, making his teachings relevant even in contemporary discussions on mental resilience and leadership.
Born on Apr 26, 0121 (1904 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
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United States:
The high-tech processes used to clean the ancient marble column of Marcus Aurelius are showcased.
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United Kingdom:
Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations is one of the books considered for holiday gifts.
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Romania:
Marcus Aurelius noted that the mind tends to wander in worries of the future and shadows of the past.
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Hungary:
Marcus Aurelius is the subject of another of Donald Robertson's works, focusing on Stoic philosophy.
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Hungary:
Marcus Aurelius is mentioned as a Stoic philosopher who believed in fate.
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Turkey:
Marcus Aurelius is featured in the exhibition as the 'philosopher emperor' brought back to Turkey after 65 years.
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Turkey:
The approximately two-thousand-year-old statue of Marcus Aurelius was brought back to Turkey after 65 years.
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Greece:
Erdoğan made a special mention of the repatriation of a bronze statue of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, 65 years after its theft.
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United Arab Emirates:
Marcus Aurelius, the famous Roman emperor, will serve as the head of state.
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United States:
Two coins feature Marcus Aurelius — one during his time as Caesar, another as emperor.
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