About
Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, who was called "The Philosopher King." He is one of the most important Stoic philosophers, and he wrote an important treatise on the subject of leadership.
Before fame
His painting master, Diognetus, influenced him to explore philosophy.
Trivia
The 2000 movie Gladiator was partly based on his life. His book "Meditations" is his most well-known Stoic work.
Family life
His son was Commodus, the Roman Emperor from 180 to 192 A.D.
Associated with
Bill Clinton considered his "Meditations" one of his favorite works.
