# Diognetus — Meditations character guide

> Diognetus in Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** this Diognetus

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

Painter and philosopher who taught Marcus Aurelius.

## Relationships

### [Marcus Aurelius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/characters/marcus_aurelius)

_professional_

Diognetus was Marcus's painting tutor and early philosophical influence, introducing him to simple living.

### [Antoninus Pius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/characters/antoninus_pius)

_professional_

Antoninus Pius employed Diognetus as a tutor for the young Marcus, trusting his educational methods.

## In the story

### [Book XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-xi)

Referenced indirectly through the mention of Diogenes, who used old comedy for moral instruction.

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