greatest roman emperor

Greatest Roman Emperor

Hadrian

Full name: Publius Aelius Hadrianus Buccellanus

Born: January 24, 76 AD in Italica, Spain Father :Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer Mother : Domitia PaulinaWife: Vibia Sabina

His Background

Why do people call him one of the five good emperor of Rome. ?

Why?????????

He supported poor people.He respect everyone. He visited every part of his empire.

He wanted peace in his empire.

He helped those people who can’t pay tax.

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What were his contribution to the Roman Empire?

He build Hadrian wall (73 miles long, ).

 He maintain and strengthen the existing Roman.

He maintain peace in his empire.

He tried to friendship with other countries.

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He was famous for buildings Hadrian wall and other architecture such as buildings, temple, and etc.

He also gain his fame from dividing Italy into four regions, a Consular Magistrate being placed over each.

He was also known for introducing a new system of government, the army and the state, which lasted until the reign of Constantine the Great.

What is he known for???

He didn’t believe in conquering but to maintain peace in his empire.• People were comparing him with

Julius Caesar.

His Believe and people’s opinion about him.

He died on 10th July 138 at the age of 62He died because he was sickAntonius took after he was dead

His Death

Trajan adopted Hadrian as a son.He requested to be formally elected by the senate.His body was buried twice in different places before

finally his ashes were laid to rest in the mausoleum he had built for himself at Rome. 

Since his youth, Hadrian was fascinated by Greek learning and sophistication. So much so that he was dubbed the 'Greekling' by his contemporaries. Once he became emperor his tastes for all things Greek became a trademark of his. He visited Athens, still the great centre of learning, no fewer than three times during his reign. 

Fun facts about Hadrian

Roman during he was emperor