Hadrian

14th Roman Emperor (117–138)
Person human Q1427
Hadrian
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Hadrian

Summary

Hadrian is a human[1]. He was born in Italica[2]. He was born on January 24, 76[3]. He passed away in Baia[4]. He died on July 10, 138[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,844 views/month, #3,738 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hadrian was born in Italica[2].
  • Hadrian died in Baia[4].
  • Hadrian was born on January 24, 76[3].
  • Hadrian died on July 10, 138[5].
  • Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].
  • Hadrian's father was Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer[12].
  • Hadrian's father was Trajan[13].
  • Hadrian's mother was Domitia Paulina[14].
  • Hadrian was married to Vibia Sabina[15].
  • A child of Hadrian was Lucius Aelius Caesar[16].
  • A child of Hadrian was Antoninus Pius[17].
  • Hadrian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[18].
  • Hadrian's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Hadrian worked as a politician[7].
  • Hadrian's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Hadrian's professions included poet[9].
  • Hadrian held the position of Roman emperor[19].
  • Hadrian held the position of ancient Roman senator[20].
  • Hadrian held the position of tribune of the plebs[21].
  • Hadrian held the position of eponymous archon[22].
  • Hadrian held the position of Q124415768[23].
  • Hadrian held the position of Q131996867[24].
  • Hadrian's religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[25].
  • Hadrian is recorded as male[26].
  • Hadrian's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hadrian's place of birth was Italica[2]. He was born on January 24, 76[3]. Fathers listed include Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer[12], a politician[28], 0001–0086[29], of Ancient Rome[30] and Trajan[13], a statesperson[31], 0053–0117[32], of Ancient Rome[33]. His mother was Domitia Paulina[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sovereign[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and poet[9]. Positions held include Roman emperor[19], a position[34], in Ancient Rome[35]; ancient Roman senator[20], a position[36], in Ancient Rome[37]; tribune of the plebs[21], a position[38], in Ancient Rome[39]; eponymous archon[22], a position[40], in Classical Athens[41]; Q124415768[23]; and Q131996867[24].

Personal Life

Hadrian was married to Vibia Sabina[15]. Children include Lucius Aelius Caesar[16], a politician[42], 0101–0138[43], of Ancient Rome[44] and Antoninus Pius[17], a politician[45], 0086–0161[46], of Ancient Rome[47], specialised in politics[48]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[25].

Death and Burial

Hadrian died on July 10, 138[5]. He passed away in Baia[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[49]. Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hadrian include Hadrian's Wall[50], a Roman limes[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 0122[53]; Hadrian's Gate[54], a triumphal arch[55], in Turkey[56]; Hadrian's Library[57], a building[58], in Greece[59]; Arch of him[60]; and Via Hadriana[61].

Why It Matters

Hadrian ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,844 views/month, #3,738 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He is credited with the discovery of Antinous[64], a former constellation[65]. Works attributed to him include Animula vagula blandula[66], a literary work[67], founded in 0138[68]. Entities named for him include Hadrian's Wall[50], a Roman limes[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 0122[53]; Hadrian's Gate[54], a triumphal arch[55], in Turkey[56]; Hadrian's Library[57], a building[58], in Greece[59]; Arch of him[60]; and Via Hadriana[61].

FAQs

Where was Hadrian born?

Hadrian was born in Italica[2].

Where did Hadrian die?

Hadrian died in Baia[4].

Who were Hadrian's parents?

Hadrian's father was Publius Aelius Hadrianus Afer[12]. Hadrian's mother was Domitia Paulina[14].

Who was Hadrian married to?

Hadrian's spouses include Vibia Sabina[15].

What did Hadrian do for work?

Hadrian worked as sovereign[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and poet[9].

What did Hadrian discover?

Hadrian is credited as discoverer of Antinous[64].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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