Hadrian
Emperor
Full Name: Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Hadrian followed his uncle Trajan as emperor of Rome, ruling from 117-38 A.D. As emperor he was known for touring and consolidating the empire's far-flung frontiers. In Britain he ordered the construction of what is now known as Hadrian's Wall, near the modern border of England and Scotland. The wall, 73 miles long, five meters high and three meters wide, marked the northern edge of the Roman empire. In 1987 the wall was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations.
Extra credit: Other Roman leaders on Who2 include Julius Caesar, Claudius and Germanicus.
Four Good Links
Hadrian
Learn more about him and other Roman emperors
Hadrian's Villa
See some photos of one of his other famous structures
World Heritage: Hadrian's Wall
Basic history of the wall plus lots of tourist info
Hadrian's Wall
Nicely detailed account of the Wall and its construction, from a page on the history of Scotland
Vital Stats
Birth
76 A.D.
Birthplace
Hispania (now Spain)
Death
138 A.D.
Best Known As
Builder of Hadrian's Wall
