Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Hadrian

~~Hadrian~~
Bust Hadrian Musei Capitolini MC817.jpg

Ruled from 117 AD to 138 AD

--Facts--
  • Married to Vibia Sabina.
  • Son of  Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer and Domitia Paulina
  • A cousin of the emperor Trajan.
  • Had a homosexual relationship with the youth Antinous. 
  • Born in Italica, Hispania 

--Achievements--

  • He built Hadrian's Wall to keep Northern Britian out.
  • He shortened the borders, to help protect his city.

--Cause Of Death--
  
  • He died an unpopular man. He died the natural way though, in his villa, a hated man. 

--Historical Significance--

  • He built Hadrian's Wall.


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