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Roman Emperor - Hadrian
The reign of the good Roman emperor Hadrian, which lasted from A.D. 117-138, was a period of building, consolidation of the empire, and reform.
Hadrian
Hadrian was the Roman emperor responsible for the wall across Britain named for him.
Events of significance for Hadrian's reign
Events in the reign of Trajan and Nerva that were significant for Hadrian's reign and events of significance in Hadrian's reign
Hadrian's Wall
From your Guide. In order to protect Roman Britian from the Picts, Hadrian ordered the building of a fortified wall across Britain.
Aelius Spartianus: The Life of Hadrian
From Ancient History Sourcebook, biography of Hadrian, by Aelius Spartianus.
Cassius Dio Bk. 69
Section of Cassius Dio on the Emperor Hadrian.
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian
Biography of Hadrian (A.D. 117-138) by Herbert W. Benario. Presents the life, career, and offices of Hadrian and the sources.
Roman Britain Timeline
Shows the sequence of events from Caesar's landing in Britain, through the withdrawal of Roman troops in Britain to the Pictish invasions of Britain.
Quiz: Hadrian
Five multiple choice, self-grading questions on the good emperors, especially Hadrian.
Antoninus Pius
Antoninus Pius was Hadrian's adopted son.