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Roman Emperor & Stoic Philosopher · 121 AD–180 AD

Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors. His personal writings, known as the Meditations, are a primary source of our understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.

Roman General & Statesman · 100 BC–44 BC

Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before seizing power and becoming dictator of Rome.