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Marcus Aurelius
aka Antoninus, Marcus Annius Verus, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius Verus, Marcus Catilius Severus Annius Verus, Verissimus
Successor
121 CE – 180 CE·Roman Empire·Historical
Marcus Aurelius is documented in the Fictotum archive with 5 recorded media portrayals. Active during the Roman Empire.
Total 5
Film 3
Book 2
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly heroic
heroic 3complex 2
Portrayal Heatmap
180s
1950s
1960s
2000s
Book
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Film
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Creator Interpretation Matrix(5 Records)
Type:
| Work | Creator | Interpretation | Actor / Character |
|---|---|---|---|
180 · Book | Marcus Aurelius | complexLead | — |
1951 · Book | Marguerite Yourcenar | heroic | — |
1964 · Film | Anthony Mann | heroic Historically contested | — |
2000 · Film | Ridley Scott | heroic Historically contested | Richard Harris |
2000 · Film | Ridley Scott | complex | Richard Harris |
Documented Appearances
(5 Records)+ Add Portrayal
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Meditations
180·Book·Marcus Aurelius
Internal self-reflection of a man struggling to perform his imperial duty through Stoic discipline.
Memoirs of Hadrian
1951·Book·Marguerite Yourcenar
The 'Verissimus' (most truthful one) to whom the memoir is addressed; the hope for the future.
HeroicQ1233795
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964·Film·Anthony Mann
An aging idealist who envisions a universal citizenship for all people in the Empire.
HeroicQ367748
Characterization Conflict
Poisoned by plotters; intends to disinherit Commodus in favor of Livius.
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External References
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