Hadrian - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Hadrian :  (noun)

1: 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) [syn: Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, Adrian]

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