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Meaning of HADRIAN

Pronunciation:  'heydreeun

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 Definition: [n]  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)
 
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 Synonyms: Adrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus
 
 See Also: Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor

 

 

 

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