Birth of Hadrian24 January 76
Birth of Hadrian at Italica in Hispania Baetica.
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Publius Aelius Hadrian Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Publius Aelius Hadrian, based on 39 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
39 records76–13832 events17 places
Chronological biography
76
106
Praetor106
Appointed Praetor in Rome
Praetor106
Serves as praetor during Trajan reign.
108
Consul108
Appointed Consul
Consul108
Becomes consul before his accession.
117
Eastern Settlement117
Abandons parts of Trajan eastern conquests.
Rule of Euphrates117
Sets the Euphrates frontier after abandoning Trajanic eastern conquests.
Succession117
Succeeds Trajan as emperor and is acclaimed by the army.
Succession117
Is declared emperor after Trajan dies in Cilicia.
Syrian Command117
Holds command in Syria as Trajan dies.
Succession11 August 117
Is acclaimed emperor after Trajan death.
118
Senate Oath118
Promises not to execute senators without proper trial.
Senate Oath118
Promises not to execute senators without trial.
120
Pantheon120
Completes or dedicates the rebuilt Pantheon in Rome.
Reballion of quell an incipient120
First arrives in Britain to quell an incipient rebellion
Roman Roads120
A network of roads in Britain is started at Colchester
Tribune120
Appointed tribune of the Plebs
121
Hadrian's Wall121
Orders construction of Hadrian's Wall after visiting Britain.
Imperial Journey121
Begins extensive inspection journeys across the empire.
122
Hadrian Wall122
Orders construction of the wall across northern Britain.
Visit to Britain122
Visits Britain and reviews the northern frontier.
123
Parthian Diplomacy123
Meets eastern rulers and confirms frontier diplomacy.
Peace Treaty123
Signs a peace Treaty with the King Osroes giving King Arsacid Roman protection
Rule of Armenia123
Signs a peace Treaty with the King Osroes giving King Arsacid Roman protection
124
Christian Rescript124
Sets rules against unsupported accusations of Christians.
Visit to Athens124
Visits Athens and strengthens Greek civic patronage.
125
Pantheon125
Dedicates or completes the rebuilt Pantheon.
130
Antinopolis130
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
Foundation of Antinoopolis130
Founds Antinoopolis in memory of Antinous.
Rule of Antinopolis130
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
Death of AntinousOctober 130
Antinous dies during Hadrian journey in Egypt.
132
Bar Kokhba Revolt132
Faces the major Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea.
135
Aelia Capitolina135
Reorganizes Jerusalem as the Roman colony Aelia Capitolina.
Mausoleum of Hadrian135
Begins the imperial mausoleum later known as Castel Sant Angelo.
136
Adoption of Aelius136
Adopts Lucius Aelius Caesar as intended successor.
Succession136
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Adopts Lucius Ceionius Commodus and nominates him as his successor
138
Adoption of AntoninusFebruary 138
Adopts Antoninus Pius and requires further adoptions.
Death of Hadrian10 July 138
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
Death of Hadrian Publius Aelius10 July 138
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Consul of Rome · Emperor · Governor of Syria · Emperor · Praetor · Emperor · Tribune of the Plebs
Record provenance
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