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  1. Antinous
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    Antinous, also called Antinoös, (/ ænˈtɪnoʊʌs /; Greek: Ἀντίνοος; c. 111 – c. 130) [a] was a Greek youth from Bithynia and a favourite and lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian.

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    Hadrian, a powerful Roman Emperor, fell for a teenage boy named Antinous, and the two became an influential couple, their journey spanning love power, and tragedy. Hadrian made Antinous part of his imperial court for over ten years. Though shocking at the time, their love deeply impacted many.

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    Antinous was a Greek youth from Bithynia (he was born in Claudiopolis – the current city of Bolu, in Turkey), who when was 12 years old was taken in by the court of Hadrian. Emperor Hadrian met him during one of his many journeys and – delighted with his beauty – made him his lover. Hadrian met the boy in 123 CE and became his favorite in 128 CE.

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    Antinous, a young man from Bithynia, was a favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Not much is known about his life except that he possessed a rare beauty. Antinous was not yet 20 years old when he drowned in the Nile in 130 CE under suspicious circumstances. Hadrian grieved the young man and made a cult in his honor.

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    Who was Hadrian and what did he do?
    Hadrian is also known for his favoritism towards a young Bithynian Greek named Antinous who became the emperor’s lover. Little is known about Antinous’ early life although he was probably born in modern-day Bolu in Turkey. It is likely that he was introduced to Hadrian in 123 before traveling to Italy to receive further education.

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    Who were Hadrian's male lovers?
    They were defined through their sexual acts rather than their choice of sexual partners. The most famous of Hadrian’s male lovers was a young Bithynian called Antinous, possibly a slave, who Hadrian met while on a visit to his home town.

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    Did Hadrian kill his own lover?
    However, most scholars reject the notion that Hadrian murdered his own lover, judging by his overwhelming grief at Antinous's death. Another suggestion is that Antinous had died during a voluntary castration as part of an attempt to retain his youth and thus his sexual appeal to Hadrian.

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    How did Antinous meet Hadrian?
    Little is known about Antinous’ early life although he was probably born in modern-day Bolu in Turkey. It is likely that he was introduced to Hadrian in 123 before traveling to Italy to receive further education. Over the next few years, the two became lovers, and Antinous became Hadrian’s favorite sometime in 125.

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  3. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Antinous

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  5. Ancient Origins
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  6. YouTube
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  8. TheCollector
    https://www.thecollector.com/tragic-life-antinous-hadrian

    Antinous: The Tragic Life of Emperor Hadrian’s Lover - TheCollector

  9. History Collection
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    How Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Gay Lover Became a God

    WEBOne theory is that he was the victim of a court conspiracy. However, although the emperor was enamored with Antinous, there is no evidence that the young man had any real political influence. Another theory is …

  10. North Lincolnshire Museum
    https://northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/hadrian-and-antinous

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  11. English Heritage
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  12. YouTube
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  13. The Fitzwilliam Museum
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