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Hadrian

Type Figure Region Roman Empire Time 76–138 Also known as Hadrian、Publius Aelius Hadrianus、普布利乌斯·埃利乌斯·哈德良

Hadrian (76–138 CE), third emperor of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, was known for consolidating the empire's frontiers, building Hadrian's Wall in Brit…

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  1. 76–117Italica (modern Itálica, Spain) · BaeticaBorn in a Spanish province, he was early promoted by Trajan, serving as praetor, consul, and governor in the East and Britain, renowned for civil and military accomplishments and Greek learning; he was adopted by Trajan and named his successor.
  2. 117–138Rome · LazioAfter accession he abandoned Trajan's overextended eastern conquests, toured the provinces, built Hadrian's Wall in Britain, constructed the Pantheon and Hadrian's Villa in Rome, revived Greek culture in Athens, enacted legal reforms, and designated Antoninus Pius as his successor.

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