(121–80), Roman emperor 161–80; full name Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. He was occupied for much of his reign with wars against invading Germanic tribes. His Meditations, a collection of aphorisms and reflections, are evidence of his philosophical nature.
Definition of Aurelius, Marcus in US English:
Aurelius, Marcus
proper nounôˈrēlēəs
(121–80), Roman emperor 161–180; full name Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. He was occupied for much of his reign with wars against invading Germanic tribes. His Meditations are evidence of his philosophical interest.