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. He was the third of the so-called Five Good Emperors.

Hadrian (/ ˈheɪdriən /, HAY-dree-ən; Latin: Publius Aelius Hadrianus [ (h)adriˈjaːnus]; 24 January 76 – 10 July 138) was Roman emperor from 117 to 138.

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.