
Meaning of PUBLIUS AELIUS HADRIANUS
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[n] 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) |
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| | Synonyms: | | Adrian, Hadrian |
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| | See Also: | | Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor | |
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