When was Publius Aelius Hadrianus born and where?
Publius Aelius Hadrianus drew his first breath on the 24th of January in the year 76. He emerged into a world centered in Italica, a Roman town founded by Italic settlers during the Second Punic War.
Questions about Hadrian
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Trajan die and when did Hadrian become emperor?
Trajan died on the 8th of August in 117 at Selinus, a coastal city in Cilicia. Hadrian remained in Syria as de facto commander of the Eastern Roman army before moving quickly to secure power after the emperor's death.
What major construction project did Hadrian initiate in Britannia in 122?
In 122 he initiated construction of a wall to separate Romans from barbarians. Hadrian concluded his visit to Britannia by the end of 122 but never saw the finished wall bearing his name.
Who was Antinous and what happened to him in Egypt?
Antinous drowned under unknown circumstances while sailing on the Nile with Hadrian in 130. Hadrian founded the city of Antinoöpolis on the 30th of October in 130 in honor of his lover.
When did Publius Aelius Hadrianus die and how long did he reign?
Hadrian died on the 10th of July in year 138 at age sixty-two. He reigned for twenty-one years total.