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MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, . 121. His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome. Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings. His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul. Both his parents died young, but Marcus held them in loving remembrance. On his father's death Marcus was adopted by his grandfather, the consular Annius Verus, and there was deep love between these two. On the. | Meditations Aurelius Marcus Published 180 Categorie s Non-Fiction Philosophy Source http ebooks 2680 1 About Aurelius Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Note This book is brought to you by Feedbooks http Strictly for personal use do not use this file for commercial purposes. 2 INTRODUCTION MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26 . 121. His real name was M. Annius Verus and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa second King of Rome. Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings. His father Annius Verus had held high office in Rome and his grandfather of the same name had been thrice Consul. Both his parents died young but Marcus held them in loving remembrance. On his father s death Marcus was adopted by his grandfather the consular Annius Ver-us and there was deep love between these two. On the very first page of his book Marcus gratefully declares how of his grandfather he had learned to be gentle and meek and to refrain from all anger and passion. The Emperor Hadrian divined the fine character of the lad whom he used to call not Verus but Verissimus more Truthful than his own name. He advanced Marcus to equestrian rank when six years of age and at the age of eight made him a member of the ancient Salian priesthood. The boy s aunt Annia Galeria Faustina was married to Antoninus Pius afterwards emperor. Hence it came about that Antoninus having no son adopted Marcus changing his name to that which he is known by and betrothed him to his daughter Faustina. His education was conducted with all care. The ablest teachers were engaged for him and he was trained in the strict doctrine of the Stoic philosophy which was his great delight. He was taught .