hadrian by: katie richardson. who and where hadrian was a emperor of rome (one of the five good...
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Hadrian
By: Katie Richardson
Who and Where Hadrian was a emperor of Rome (one of the five good Emperors)
He was emperor from 117 – 138 C.E.
He was born in Rome
Background
His parents were Aelius Afer (whose ancestors had come from Hadria in Picenum) and Domitia Paulina (from Gades)
Hadrian's family was originally from Pompey's hometown of Picenum
His mother, Domitia Paulina's distinguished family was from Gades, in Hipania.
What
Hadrian is most renown for being one of the five ‘good emperors’ of Rome from 117- 138
During the Reign of Domitian he was a war Tribune
In 101 C.E. he became a quaestor then Curator to the Acts of the Senate
He went with Trajan in the Dacian Wars
He became Tribune to the Plebeians 105
He became Consul in 108
Personal Achievements and Legacy One of the biggest
achievements of Hadrian was that he finished Hadrian’s Wall that formed the boundary of Romanized Britain in the south and the Barbaric north which was ordered to be built in 122 C.E.
He made Government more effective and stabilized Roman law into one single code
Started a communication system similar to the Pony express
His Villa was also extravagant
Death
Hadrian became ill, associated in the Augustan History with his refusal to cover his head in heat or cold.
Hadrian died July 10, 138
Hadrian died an unpopular man with the senate
Hadrian was 60 when he died and had ruled Rome for over 20 years.
Works Cited
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"Hadrians Wall, Extent of the Roman Empire." About Scotland Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering Rental, Hotel Accommodation, Touring. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.aboutscotland.com/hadrian/>.
Rodgers, Nigel, and Hazel Dodge. "The Emperors: Organizers of Empire." Roman Empire. London: Hermews House, 2006. 69. Print.
"Roman Emperor - Hadrian." Darkside on HubPages. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://darkside.hubpages.com/hub/hadrian>.