Commodus
[kom-uh-duh s]
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noun
Lucius Ae·li·us Aurelius [ee-lee-uh s] /ˈi li əs/, a.d. 161–192, Roman emperor 180–192; son and successor of Marcus Aurelius.
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He asks, "Has there been a live hippopotamus in Europe since the reign of Commodus?"
If the "Beautiful" had been the "Good," Commodus must have been one of the best of men.
CharacterSamuel Smiles
But every sentiment of virtue and humanity was extinct in the mind of Commodus.
As may be imagined, in these contests Commodus was uniformly successful.
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15)Charles Morris
In 172 Commodus shared with his father the title of Germanicus.
English Conferences of Ernest RenanErnest Renan
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