The death of Marcus Aurelius was the "beginning of the end" for the Roman Empire.

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Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and his death in 180 AD marked the end of a period of relative stability and prosperity for the Roman Empire. His son and successor, Commodus, was an incompetent and corrupt ruler who led the empire into decline and chaos. Thus, many historians consider the death of Marcus Aurelius as the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire.

The Death of Marcus Aurelius Was the "Beginning of the End