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Hadrian

Hadrian

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Roman emperor who ruled from AD 117 to 138 and built a wall in Britain
  • proper noun
  • /ˈheɪdriən/
: Adriano
  • In recent years, archaeologists have identified this structure as also dating to the time of Hadrian.
  • Hadrian the emperor
  • Roman Hadrian

And Hadrian probably thought Marcus would that Antoninus would live for a few years.

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Examples

  • During his reign, Hadrian implemented significant reforms throughout the Roman Empire.

  • Why do you question Hadrian's Wall?

    Lion Of The Desert (1981)

  • Yes, in the second century, when I was the Emperor Hadrian.

    All the Money in the World (2017)

  • Emperor Hadrian has given orders to form a new defensive line to the south.

    Centurion (2010)

  • The wall is Hadrian's Wall and beyond the wall is Scotland.

  • Those of you who are able should gather your things and begin to move south towards Hadrian's Wall.

    King Arthur (2004)

  • Hadrian's Wall, the last fortress of the Empire.

    The Last Legion (2007)

  • To repopulate the city, Hadrian (r. 117-138) brought in new settlers, including 3,000 army veterans.

    Academic text (2005)

  • An ostracon found at Medinet Mahdi seems to describe Hadrian questioning Egyptian priests about the meanings of signs.

  • Emperor Hadrian is remembered for building the famous wall in Britain.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Hadrian comes from the Roman name Hadrianus, which meant 'from Adria', a town by the sea that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. So Hadrian is the name of the Roman emperor from that place, remembered for building Hadrian's Wall and strengthening the Roman Empire.