Hadrian - Wikipedia
WEBHadrian died the same year at Baiae, and Antoninus had him deified, despite opposition from the Senate. Later historians counted him as one of Rome's so-called "Five Good Emperors", and as a "benevolent dictator". His own …
Hadrian | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Hadrian, 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. Learn more about Hadrian’s life and reign.
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WEBJul 7, 2020 · 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.
Biography of Hadrian, Roman Emperor - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 22, 2019 · He was the third of the so-called Five Good Emperors; he presided over the glory days of the Roman Empire and is known for many building projects, including a famous wall across Britain to keep out the barbarians.
Emperor Hadrian | English Heritage
WEBAs emperor of the Roman Empire, Hadrian focused on securing the empire’s existing borders. His most impressive statement of this policy was Hadrian’s Wall – a monument that still influences the landscape of northern England today.
Hadrian's Rome: Hadrian's Rome: 1 Introducing Hadrian
WEBTo Dio Cassius, ‘mild’ Hadrian was not as bad as some other emperors. Neither source would be regarded as completely reliable if judged by the standards expected of modern historians, that is to be objective, impartial and balanced.
Hadrian | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · The Roman emperor Hadrian (76-138), or Publius Aelius Hadrianus, reversed the expansionist policies of Rome in a permanent shift to the defensive. Hadrian was born in Rome on Jan. 24, 76. A ward of his uncle, Emperor Trajan, he spent the first 30 years of his life as a general and public official under Trajan's tutelage.
Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome | The New Yorker
WEBSep 7, 2009 · If Hadrian is indeed an enigma, it’s because so few accounts of his life have survived, and this is where Everitt—whose books rely heavily on primary sources—runs into difficulty.
Hadrian summary | Britannica
WEBHadrian, bust in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Hadrian , Latin Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus orig. Publius Aelius Hadrianus, (born Jan. 24, ad 76, Italica, Baetica?—died July 10, 138, Baiae, near Naples), Roman emperor (117–38), Trajan ’s nephew and successor.
Emperor Hadrian's Roman passion for ancient Greece - National …
WEBDec 3, 2020 · Hadrian, whose realm stretched from Britain to Babylonia, had a well-known passion for Greece, which he had cultivated since he was a child.