Who was alive in 140?

123 well-known people were alive in 140, including Marcus Aurelius, Ptolemy, Galen. Here are the 80 most notable:

Marcus Aurelius (121–180) — 16th Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher
Ptolemy (100–170) — 2nd-century Roman mathematician, astronomer, geographer
Galen (129–) — 2nd-century Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher
Lucian of Samosata (120–180) — 2nd-century Syrian satirist and rhetorician
Apuleius (125–170) — 2nd-century Numidian Latin-language writer, rhetorician and philosopher
Antoninus Pius (86–161) — 15th Roman Emperor (138–161)
Pius I (95–150) — pope
Anicetus (100–166) — bishop of Rome from c. 157 to 168
Didius Julianus (133–193) — emperor of ancient Rome (193 CE)
Pertinax (126–193) — emperor of Ancient Rome (126-193)
Irenaeus (130–202) — 2nd-century Greek bishop and Doctor of the Church
Lucius Verus (130–169) — joint Roman Emperor with Marcus Aurelius (161–169)
Justin Martyr (100–165) — 2nd century CE Christian apologist and martyr
Appian (95–165) — Greco-Roman historian (c. 95 – c.165)
Pausanias (110–180) — ancient Greek geographer, travel writer and mythographer
Arrian (89–175) — 2nd century Greek historian, official and philosopher
Polycarp (69–155) — Christian bishop of Smyrna
Kanishka (78–144) — the fourth and greatest Kushan emperor (127–150)
Marcion of Sinope (85–160) — Anatolian Christian theologian (c.85–c.160)
Aulus Gellius (130–180) — 2nd century Roman author and grammarian
Pescennius Niger (135–194) — Roman emperor (135-194)
Aśvaghoṣa (80–150) — 2nd century Buddhist Indian poet and philosopher
Justin (101–) — Roman historian, 2nd century
Tatian (120–173) — 2nd century Assyrian Christian writer and theologian
Gaius (120–180) — Roman jurist (2nd century AD)
Papias of Hierapolis (60–140) — Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis and author (c.60-c.130 AD)
Marcus Cornelius Fronto (100–160) — 2nd century Roman rhetorician and advocate
Lucius Annaeus Florus (70–140) — 2nd century Roman historian and poet
Vologases V of Parthia (130–208) — King of the Parthian Empire from 191 to 208
Herodes Atticus (101–177) — Greek sophist and Roman senator (101–177)
Melito of Sardis (100–180) — Ancient Roman Eunuch and saint
Emperor Seimu (83–191) — Emperor of Japan
Faustina the Younger (125–175) — Roman Empress and wife to Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Avidius Cassius (130–175) — Roman general and usurper (c. 130–175)
Vologases III of Parthia (100–200) — King of Parthia
Polyaenus (101–200) — 2nd-century Greek author and rhetorician
Faustina the Elder (100–140) — Roman empress and wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius
Aelius Aristides (117–185) — 2nd century Greek rhetorician and author
Judah ha-Nasi (135–200) — 2nd century rabbi and editor of the Mishnah
Babrius (100–200) — 2nd century Roman Greek writer
Basilides (117–140) — 2nd century Christian Gnostic religious teacher based in Alexandria
Melitta (126–157) — 2nd-century Christian martyr and saint
Aristidis of Athens (134–150) — Greek Christian author
Dong Zhuo (138–192) — Chinese general and warlord during the late Han (2nd century)
Aretaeus of Cappadocia (100–200) — 2nd century Greek physician
Emperor Huan of Han (132–168) — Chinese Han Dynasty emperor from 146 to 168
Menelaus of Alexandria (70–140) — Greek mathematician and astronomer
Mithridates V of Parthia (100–140) — Parthian contender for the throne from 129 to 140
Emperor Shun of Han (115–144) — Han dynasty Emperor from 125 to 144
Soranus of Ephesus (98–200) — 1st/2nd century AD Greek physician
Shimon bar Yochai (100–160) — Jewish rabbi author of the Zohar
Gan Ying (100–) — Late first century Chinese military ambassador
Chariton (100–200) — 1st-century AD Greek writer
Hegesippus (110–180) — 2nd century Christian saint and chronicler
Emperor Zhi of Han (138–146) — Emperor of the Han dynasty from 145 to 146
Philo of Byblos (50–140) — Greek author (c. 64 – 141)
Salvius Julianus (100–170) — Roman jurist and politician
Blandina (101–177) — 2nd century Gallic Christian martyr
Cai Yong (133–192) — Chinese official and scholar (132-192)
Favorinus (85–) — Roman sophist and Academic skeptic philosopher (c.80–c.160)
Vima Kadphises (100–) — the third Kushan emperor (113–127)
Xenophon of Ephesus (101–) — Greek writer
Pope Demetrius of Alexandria (127–231) — Patriarch of Alexandria from c. 189 to 232
Xu Shen (58–147) — Chinese author of Shuowen Jiezi
Cerinthus (100–200) — Syrian theologian and philosopher
Pseudo-Apollodorus (50–150) — ancient mythographer, purported author of the Bibliotheca
Aelianus Tacticus (100–200) — 2nd-century Greek military writer
Charalambos (87–) — Christian bishop and martyr (died 202)
Saint Pothinus (87–177) — 2nd century bishop of Lyon and saint
Sindae (89–179) — Ruler of Goguryeo kingdom of Korea (89-179)
Polemon of Laodicea (90–144) — Greek sophist (c. 90 – 144)
Narcissus of Jerusalem (95–) — Patriarch of Jerusalem, saint
Pope Celadion of Alexandria (100–166) — Patriarch of Alexandria from 152 to 166
Dionysius Periegetes (100–140) — 2nd century AD Greek travel writer
Pope Markianos of Alexandria (100–151) — Patriarch of Alexandria from 141 to 152
Vima Takto (100–) — the second Kushan emperor (80–113)
Pope Eumenes of Alexandria (100–141) — Patriarch of Alexandria from 129 to 141
Calgacus (100–) — Leader of the Caledonian Confederation, led Caledonian armies at the battle of Mons Graupius
Junius Rusticus (100–170) — Stoic philosopher (100-170)
Oppian (101–) — 2nd-century Greco-Roman poet, author of Halieutica

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