Hadrian

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1. Hadrian - Noun

2. Hadrian - Proper noun

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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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Daniel was in the greatest credit amongst the Jews, till the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian . And to reject his prophecies, is to reject the Christian religion. For this religion is founded upon his prophecy concerning the Messiah . Isaac Newton

Accessed January 14, 2016 In contrast to their behavior during Antoninus' campaign to deify Hadrian, the senate did not oppose the emperors' wishes. Source: Internet

According to the Historia Augusta, early in his reign Hadrian had even considered making Nigrinus his heir apparent, before eventually deciding to get rid of this worthy opponent. Source: Internet

According to Epiphanius, Hadrian appointed Aquila from Sinope in Pontus as "overseer of the work of building the city", seeing that Aquila was related to him by marriage. Source: Internet

According to Cassius Dio, a gigantic equestrian statue was erected to Hadrian after his death. Source: Internet

After a slow decline, the city was favoured by several imperial initiatives under Hadrian (117 - 138). Source: Internet

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