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Adoption of Marcus Aurelius

Roman Empire · House / House of 5 Good Emperors. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Titus Aurelius Antoninus Pius138

Rome · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

As a condition of Hadrian's succession plan, Antoninus Pius adopted Marcus Aurelius as one of his heirs.

Names involved

Titus Aurelius Antoninus Pius

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