Publius Aelius Hadrianus

Definitions of Publius Aelius Hadrianus
  1. noun
    Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
    synonyms: Adrian, Hadrian
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
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