Birth of Marcus Aurelius26 April 121
Birth of Marcus Aurelius in Rome.
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, based on 17 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
17 records121–18013 events6 places
Chronological biography
121
130
Education130
Receives elite philosophical and rhetorical training.
138
Adoption by AntoninusFebruary 138
Is adopted by Antoninus Pius under Hadrian settlement.
145
Marriage145
Marries Faustina, daughter of Antoninus Pius.
Marriage145
Marries Faustina the Younger.
146
Succession146
Receives tribunician power, marking him as imperial heir.
147
Tribunician Power147
Receives tribunician power as designated heir.
161
Succession7 March 161
Succeeds Antoninus Pius and rules jointly with Lucius Verus.
Succession7 March 161
Succeeds Antoninus Pius and shares rule with Lucius Verus.
166
Antonine Plague166
Smallpox devastates the Roman Empire
Antonine Plague166
Faces a destructive epidemic after eastern campaigns.
167
Marcomannic Wars167
Confronts Germanic and Sarmatian pressure on the Danube.
170
Danube Campaign170
Commands operations from the Danube frontier.
171
Meditations171
Reflects on Stoic discipline during frontier campaigns.
175
Suppression of Cassius175
Restores order after the revolt of Avidius Cassius collapses.
177
Persecution at Lyon177
Christian communities at Lyon suffer persecution during his reign.
180
Death of Marcus Aurelius17 March 180
Dies on campaign and is succeeded by Commodus.
Titles and roles
Emperor
Record provenance
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