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>korone
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>Overall, Marcus Aurelius was probably the greatest fulfillment of the philosopher-king ideal that justified the imperial dynasties. Along with being a generally competent military leader and a champion of providing public works to the peoples of the empire, he was a pioneer of Stoic philosophy, and called for many of the Roman architectural masterpieces that still stand today. He also led a good campaign against the ambitions of Parthia.
>However, his various interference in Germanic wars far beyond the borders, the attempted annexation of Sarmatia were campaigns that cost the empire both military and economically. But two factors - his direct lack of heir and setting the trend of debasing the currency - directly catalyzed the increasing conflicts within the empire, leading to the Crisis of the Century.
>Overall, while he was one of the Five Good Emperors of fame, he also ensured he was the last.