List of Ancient Stoics
Table of Contents Biography Marcus Aurelius, born on April 26, 121 AD, in Rome, was a Roman emperor and philosopher, renowned for his rule guided by Stoic philosophy. He became emperor in 161 AD, co-ruling with Lucius Verus until 169 AD, and then as the sole ruler after Verus's death. His reign is marked by military conflict, including wars against the Parthian Empire and various Germanic tribes. Despite these challenges, Marcus…
Table of Contents Biography Lucius Annaeus Seneca, commonly known as Seneca the Younger, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist born around 4 BC in Corduba, Hispania (modern-day Spain). He was raised in Rome, where he was educated in rhetoric and philosophy. Seneca’s career in public service saw various phases, including his roles as quaestor, senator, and advisor to Emperor Nero. His relationship with Nero soured, leading to his…
Biography Epictetus, born around 55 AD in Hierapolis, Phrygia (now part of modern-day Turkey), was initially born into slavery. He lived in Rome where he was a slave to Epaphroditos, a wealthy freedman and secretary to Nero. Epictetus was eventually freed and went on to teach philosophy in Rome until approximately 93 AD, when Emperor Domitian banished philosophers from the city. He then relocated to Nicopolis in…