Marcus Aurelius was
A)an emperor and poet.
B)an emperor and Stoic philosopher.
C)a poet and Platonic philosopher.
D)Hadrian's lover.
E)an equestrian monument.

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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor who is also known for his Stoic philosophy. He wrote the famous book "Meditations" which reflect on his personal beliefs and practices. He was not a poet or Platonist philosopher, nor known for any romantic affair with Hadrian. "Equestrian monument" is a term used to describe a statue of a person riding a horse, and would not be an appropriate answer.

Marcus Aurelius Was