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Marcus Annius Verus Caesar, also known as Marcus Aurelius, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. He was born in 121 AD in Rome as the son of Domitia Lucilla and Marcus Annius Verus, who was a consul in 124 AD.

Aurelius was adopted by his uncle, Emperor Antoninus Pius, and succeeded him as emperor in 161 AD. He ruled jointly with his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus, until the latter's death in 169 AD.

Aurelius is widely regarded as a philosopher-king and is known for his philosophical works, particularly his Meditations, which reflect on Stoic philosophy and the nature of life and death. He was also a military leader who successfully defended the Roman Empire against various threats, such as the Parthian Empire, Germanic tribes, and the Sarmatians.

Despite his many accomplishments, Aurelius struggled with illness and died in 180 AD while leading a military campaign against a rebellion in the Danube region. He was succeeded by his son, Commodus, who was not as successful as his father and ultimately led to the decline of the Roman Empire.