Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

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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.

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In its Imperial heyday, Lorium was frequented by emperors including Marcus Aurelius.

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CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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Marcus Aurelius is quoted on the inevitability of death and the human response to it.

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Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-05-30
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Marcus Aurelius is known for his philosophical work Meditations, reflecting on Stoic philosophy.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-04
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The high-tech processes used to clean the ancient marble column of Marcus Aurelius are showcased.

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CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-23
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Marcus Aurelius noted that the mind tends to wander in worries of the future and shadows of the past.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-11-16
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Marcus Aurelius is the subject of another of Donald Robertson's works, focusing on Stoic philosophy.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-20
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Marcus Aurelius is mentioned as a Stoic philosopher who believed in fate.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-17
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Marcus Aurelius is featured in the exhibition as the 'philosopher emperor' brought back to Turkey after 65 years.

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Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-08-09
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The approximately two-thousand-year-old statue of Marcus Aurelius was brought back to Turkey after 65 years.

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Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-08-07
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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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Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-08-06
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Marcus Aurelius, the famous Roman emperor, will serve as the head of state.

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Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-05
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Two coins feature Marcus Aurelius — one during his time as Caesar, another as emperor.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-31
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Marcus Aurelius pondered the question of why people care so much about what others think.

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The historical statue being returned to Turkey is of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

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Marcus Aurelius is mentioned as an influential figure whose work is on the reading list of Swedish CEOs.

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Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-07-18
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Marcus Aurelius is referenced for his understanding of human nature and Stoic wisdom.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-24
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The new state exhibition is dedicated to Marcus Aurelius, who was an unusual ruler in the second century in Rome.

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Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-06-15
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Marcus Aurelius considered friendship to be a fundamental essence of human nature.

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Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-05-27
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and a well-known Stoic philosopher.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-04-25
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Marcus Aurelius is mentioned in the context of the Pax Romana and the historical significance of Roman power.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-22
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Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations have become staples of wellness blogs and chief executive book clubs.

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Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-04-20
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Marcus Aurelius is referenced as a Stoic philosopher whose teachings are still relevant today.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-16
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor known for his philosophical writings and leadership during the pandemic.

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Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-03-17
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor known for his philosophical writings and leadership during the pandemic.

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Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-03-17
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Marcus Aurelius became Roman Emperor and is known as a significant figure in Stoic philosophy.

Ranný brífing: Ficove naivné predstavy sú mimo reality, PS robí zbytočnú školácku chybu
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-03-07
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Marcus Aurelius became Roman Emperor and is known as a significant figure in Stoic philosophy.

Ranný brífing: Ficove naivné predstavy sú mimo reality, PS robí zbytočnú školácku chybu
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-03-06
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