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Hadrian (/ ˈ h eɪ d r i ən / HAY-dree-ən; Latin: Publius Aelius Hadrianus [(h)adriˈjaːnus]; 24 January 76 – 10 July 138) was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. Hadrian was born in Italica, close to modern Seville in Spain, an Italic settlement in Hispania Baetica; his branch of the Aelia gens, the Aeli Hadriani, came from the town of Hadria in
Hadrian (born January 24, 76 ce —died July 10, 138, Baiae [Baia], near Naples [Italy]) was a Roman emperor (117–138 ce), the emperor Trajan’s cousin and successor, who was a cultivated admirer of Greek civilization and who unified and consolidated Rome’s vast empire.
Hadrian, Emperor of Rome from AD 117 to 138, was a transformative leader known for architectural marvels like Hadrian's Wall in Britain and significant legal reforms. Distinguished by his consolidation efforts, Hadrian prioritized the empire's stability over expansion, embracing Greek culture and philosophy.
Hadrian (l. 78-138 CE) was emperor of Rome (r. 117-138 CE) and is recognized as the third of the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius) who ruled justly. His reign marked the height of the Roman Empire, usually given as c. 117 CE, and provided a firm foundation for his successor.
Hadrian or Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus was a Roman emperor from 117 AD to 138 AD. He was from a Hispano-Roman family. Moreover, he is the third of the Five Good Emperors: Hadrian became famous for his building projects on the territory of the Roman Empire, especially Hadrian’s Wall in Britain.
Emperor Hadrian (reign - 117 to 138 CE) of Rome is considered one of the Five Good Roman emperors. Explore some of Emperor Hadrian's achievements.
Who was Emperor Hadrian? He was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 117 to 138 AD. He is known for his substantial building projects throughout the Roman Empire and for consolidating and fortifying its borders.
Hadrian (January 24, 76–July 10, 138) was a Roman emperor for 21 years who unified and consolidated Rome’s vast empire, unlike his predecessor, who focused on expansion.
Hadrian - Roman Empire, Building Projects, Military Reforms: Hadrian wrote to the Senate requesting honours for his adoptive father and ratification of the army’s proclamation; all this was granted. The new emperor began a slow return to Italy.
Emperor, title designating the sovereign of an empire, conferred originally on rulers of the ancient Roman Empire and on various later European rulers, though the term is also applied descriptively to some non-European monarchs. In republican Rome (c. 509–27 bce), imperator denoted a victorious