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Marcus Aurelius became emperor of Rome and ruled from 161 C.E to 180 C.E.
This explains backround of Marcus -
Diocletian begins rule of Rome. he tries to help Rome knowing the poor state it has gone into. He Divided Rome into two empires: East and West. Maximium was appointed as emperor of West Rome.
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Diocletian gives up power , but he doesn't appoint a replacement.
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Constantine become emperor of Rome.
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Civil wars break out between Maximum and Constantine. Constantine is victorious, and he re-unites the two empires into one.
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Constanine dies, leaving rome with no emperor, and at this time of weakness, Rome is invaded, and is brought to a shocking collapse.
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Marcus dies, and his son "Commodus" to be emperor of Rome.
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Commudos becomes emperor of Rome and rules for 12 years. However, he was more interested in the social aspect rather than the actual responsibilites.
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Commodus's own sister plotted his assassination and the senators killed him.
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Rome undergoes 50 years of decline from a series of bad rulers which led to a weaker army, and SERIOUS economic problems. During this time, one roman emperor "Nero", Sets the city of Rome on fire, and blames it on the christians.
