publius aelius hadrianus
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Roman Emperor (76-138 AD): Publius Aelius Hadrianus, commonly known as Hadrian, was the Roman emperor from 117 to 138 AD. He was the adopted son and successor of Emperor Trajan. His reign is noted for consolidating the empire's borders, extensive travels to the provinces, and significant patronage of architecture and culture.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Publius Aelius Hadrianus is remembered for constructing a massive wall across northern Britain.
- The policies of Publius Aelius Hadrianus emphasized defense and cultural integration over expansion.
Advanced Usage
- "The reign of Publius Aelius Hadrianus": refers to the period of his rule and its characteristics.
- The reign of Publius Aelius Hadrianus marked a shift from imperial expansion to consolidation.
Variants and Related Words
Hadrian (n): The common English name for Publius Aelius Hadrianus.
- Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hadrianic (adj): Pertaining to the emperor Hadrian or his reign.
- The Hadrianic period saw a revival of Greek artistic styles.
Synonyms
- Hadrian: The most frequent synonym in English.
- Emperor Hadrian: A formal title used synonymously.
Related Phrases
Hadrian's Wall: A famous defensive fortification in northern England ordered by this emperor.
- Hadrian's Wall was built on the orders of Publius Aelius Hadrianus.
Pax Romana: The "Roman Peace," a period of stability which continued during his rule.
- The era of Publius Aelius Hadrianus contributed to the longevity of the Pax Romana.
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)