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Events
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Roman Empire
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March 7 — Roman emperorAntoninus Pius dies and is succeeded byMarcus Aurelius who shares imperial power withLucius Verus , although Marcus retains the titlePontifex Maximus .
** Marcus Aurelius, a Spaniard likeTrajan andHadrian , is a stoical, disciple ofEpictetus , and an energetic man of action. He pursues the policy of his predecessor and maintains good relations with the Senate. As a legislator, he endeavours to create new principles of morality and humanity, particularly favouring women and slaves.
* The weight of a goldpiece, theaureus , is reduced from 7.81 grams underAurelius to 7.12 grams.By Topic
Arts and Sciences
* Gaius' "Institutiones" are published.
Births
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August 31 —Commodus , futureRoman emperor (d.192 )
*Liu Bei , founder of theShu Kingdom of China (d.223 )
*Lu Dai , general of Wu (d.256 )Deaths
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March 7 —Antoninus Pius , Roman Emperor (b.86 )
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