Latin name Publius Aelius Hadrianus. 76–138 ad, Roman emperor (117–138); adopted son and successor of Trajan. He travelled throughout the Roman Empire, strengthening its frontiers and encouraging learning and architecture, and in Rome he reorganized the army and codified Roman law
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Ha•dri•an
(hā′drē ən),USA pronunciation n. (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
- Ancient History, Biographicala.d. 76–138, Roman emperor 117–138.
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