Who was Commodus' father?
Julius Caesar
Nero
Augustus
Marcus Aurelius
Answer
Marcus Aurelius, the renowned Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, was the father of Commodus. Commodus inherited the throne upon Marcus Aurelius' death in 180 AD. Despite his initial popularity, Commodus' rule was marked by increasing despotism, extravagance, and brutality. His assassination in 192 AD brought an end to the Nerva-Antonine dynasty, leading to a turbulent period in Roman history.
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