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Greatest Roman Emperor . Hadrian . His Background . Full name: Publius Aelius Hadrianus Buccellanus Born: January 24, 76 AD in Italica, Spain Father :Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer Mother : Domitia Paulina Wife: Vibia Sabina .
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His Background • Full name: Publius Aelius Hadrianus Buccellanus • Born: January 24, 76 AD in Italica, Spain • Father :Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer • Mother : Domitia Paulina • Wife: Vibia Sabina
Why do people call him one of the five good emperor of Rome. ? Why?????????
. • He supported poor people. • He respect everyone. • He visited every part of his empire. • He wanted peace in his empire. • He helped those people who can’t pay tax.
. • He build Hadrian wall (73 miles long, ). • He maintain and strengthen the existing Roman. • He maintain peace in his empire. • He tried to friendship with other countries.
What is he known for??? • He was famous for buildings Hadrian wall and other architecture such as buildings, temple, and etc. • He also gain his fame from dividing Italy into four regions, a Consular Magistrate being placed over each. • He was also known for introducing a new system of government, the army and the state, which lasted until the reign of Constantine the Great.
His Believe and people’s opinion about him. • He didn’t believe in conquering but to maintain peace in his empire. • People were comparing him with Julius Caesar.
His Death • He died on 10th July 138 at the age of 62 • He died because he was sick • Antonius took after he was dead
Fun facts about Hadrian • Trajan adopted Hadrian as a son. • He requested to be formally elected by the senate. • His body was buried twice in different places before finally his ashes were laid to rest in the mausoleum he had built for himself at Rome. • Since his youth, Hadrian was fascinated by Greek learning and sophistication. So much so that he was dubbed the 'Greekling' by his contemporaries. Once he became emperor his tastes for all things Greek became a trademark of his. He visited Athens, still the great centre of learning, no fewer than three times during his reign.