Hadrian's Wall
When was Hadrian’s Wall built?
122 CE
What did Hadrian do when he became emperor?
He abandoned Trajan’s conquests in Armenia and Mesopotamia
What was Hadrian’s full name
Publius Aelius Hadrianus
What was Hadrian known for?
for his military leadership and planning
What message did Hadrian deliver to Trajan in 97 CE
He delivered congratulations to Trajan
Where did he build his wall
How did Hadrian honor Antinous?
Hadrian founded the city of Antinoopolis in Egypt
when did he become Roman emperor?
76 CE
What happened to Hadrian’s senatorial opponents?
Hadrian executed them
What role did Hadrian play in the Dacian Wars?
he served in both of Trajan’s Dacian campaigns.
Why was Hadrian’s Wall built?
protect the Roman province from Britain
Who succeeded Hadrian?
Antoninus Pius
What happened to Hadrian’s lover Antinoüs in 130 CE
Antinoüs drowned in the Nile River
What was Hadrian’s Villa?
a large estate near Tivoli, Italy,
What military position did Hadrian hold in Moesia?
95 CE, served as a military tribune in Lower Moesia
How long was Hadrian’s Wall?
73 miles (117 kilometers)
When did Hadrian die?
Hadrian died in 138 CE
Who was Hadrian’s predecessor and relative
Trajan
When and where was Hadrian born?
January 24, 76 CE
What age did Hadrian start in military life?
around the age of fifteen
What famous building did Hadrian rebuild in Rome?
rebuilt the Pantheon in Rome.
What major rebellion happened during Hadrian’s reign?
Bar Kokhba Revolt in Judea from 132 to 135 CE
How many complete poems by Hadrian survive
Four complete poems by Hadrian survive
Who did Hadrian marry?
Vibia Sabina
How long did Hadrian rule Rome?
21 years.