PUBLIUS AELIUS HADRIANUS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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)

Synonyms:

Adrian; Hadrian; Publius Aelius Hadrianus

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)

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