publius_aelius_hadrianus
1. [ noun ] (Roman antiquity,politics) 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: hadrian adrian
Related terms: emperor_of_rome
Similar spelling:   Publius_Vergilius_Maro
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