Antoninus Pius - Wikipedia
WEBTitus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius (19 September AD 86 – 7 March 161) was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161. He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.. Born into a senatorial family, Antoninus held various offices during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.He married Hadrian's niece Faustina, and Hadrian …
Antoninus Pius | Reign of Peace, Stoic Philosopher, Builder
WEB12 Apr 2024 · Antoninus Pius was a Roman emperor from ad 138 to 161. Mild-mannered and capable, he was the fourth of the “five good emperors” who guided the empire through an 84-year period (96–180) of internal peace and prosperity. His family originated in Gaul, and his father and grandfathers had all been
Antoninus Pius - World History Encyclopedia
WEB25 Jun 2013 · Antoninus Pius was Roman emperor from 138 to 161 CE. When Roman emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 CE) died on July 10, 138 CE, he left, as did his predecessors, an adopted son as his successor, Antoninus Pius. Antoninus - whose last name means dutiful - was a just and compassionate man, well-liked and respected by the common …
Life of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius | Britannica
WEBAntoninus Pius, in full Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, (born Sept. 19, 86, Lanuvium, Latium—died March 7, 161, Lorium, Etruria), Roman emperor (ad 138–161). Of Gallic origins, he served as consul (120) before being assigned judicial administrative duties in Italy. He later governed the province of Asia (c. 134).He became …
Antoninus Pius: Rule, Accomplishments, and Legacy
WEB7 Jul 2020 · Antoninus Pius was born as Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus in Lanuvium in Latium. He became Roman emperor in 138 AD, following the death of his adoptive father, Hadrian. Antoninus’ reign was marked by peace and prosperity. He was not just an emperor but a stabilizing force in the Roman government.
Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius - ThoughtCo
WEB2 Jul 2019 · Antoninus Pius was one of the so-called "5 good emperors" of Rome. Although the piety of his sobriquet is associated with his actions on behalf of his predecessor (), Antoninus Pius was compared with another pious Roman leader, the second king of Rome (Numa Pompilius).Antoninus was praised for qualities of …
Antoninus Pius: Fourth of the Five Good Emperors – Roman Empire
WEB19 Nov 2023 · Antoninus Pius, born Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus, was born on September 19, 86 AD. His family belonged to the Roman equestrian class, a prestigious social order beneath the senatorial elite. Little is known about his early life, but he received a comprehensive education, displaying intelligence and a keen interest in …
Antoninus Pius - Oxford Reference
WEBQuick Reference. Roman emperor ad 138–161, b. 86, son of Aurēlius Fulvus (consul 89). His mother was daughter of Arrius Antoninus (consul 69 and 97), whose name he bore. He married Annia Galeria Faustina, and became consul in 120. Apart from the traditional magistracies, his only posts were those of consular legate in Italy (an innovation of ...
Antonines | Empire-Building, Expansion & Reform | Britannica
WEB22 Mar 2024 · Antoninus Pius (born Sept. 19, 86, Lanuvium, Latium—died March 7, 161, Lorium, Etruria) was a Roman emperor from ad 138 to 161. Mild-mannered and capable, he was the fourth of the “five good emperors” who guided the empire through an 84-year period (96–180) of internal peace and prosperity. His family originated in Gaul, and his father ...
Antoninus Pius | Encyclopedia.com
WEB9 May 2018 · Antoninus Pius (Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus) (ăntōnī´nəs pī´əs), AD 86–AD 161, Roman emperor (138–161). After a term as consul (120) he went as proconsul to Asia, where he governed with distinction.
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