Birth of Hadrian
Birth of Hadrian at Italica in Hispania Baetica.
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Publius Aelius Hadrian Biography and Timeline
Follow Publius Aelius Hadrian through 39 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Publius Aelius Hadrian, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
39Distinct records
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76–138Years on this page
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106
Praetor
Appointed Praetor in Rome
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Praetor
Serves as praetor during Trajan reign.
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108
Consul
Appointed Consul
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Consul
Becomes consul before his accession.
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117
Succession
Is acclaimed emperor after Trajan death.
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Eastern Settlement
Abandons parts of Trajan eastern conquests.
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Rule of Euphrates
Sets the Euphrates frontier after abandoning Trajanic eastern conquests.
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Succession
Succeeds Trajan as emperor and is acclaimed by the army.
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Succession
Is declared emperor after Trajan dies in Cilicia.
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Syrian Command
Holds command in Syria as Trajan dies.
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118
Senate Oath
Promises not to execute senators without proper trial.
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Senate Oath
Promises not to execute senators without trial.
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120
Pantheon
Completes or dedicates the rebuilt Pantheon in Rome.
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Rebellion of quell an incipient
First arrives in Britain to quell an incipient rebellion
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Roman Roads
A network of roads in Britain is started at Colchester
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Tribune
Appointed tribune of the Plebs
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121
Hadrian's Wall
Orders construction of Hadrian's Wall after visiting Britain.
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Imperial Journey
Begins extensive inspection journeys across the empire.
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122
Hadrian Wall
Orders construction of the wall across northern Britain.
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Visit to Britain
Visits Britain and reviews the northern frontier.
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123
Parthian Diplomacy
Meets eastern rulers and confirms frontier diplomacy.
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Peace Treaty
Signs a peace Treaty with the King Osroes giving King Arsacid Roman protection
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Rule of Armenia
Signs a peace Treaty with the King Osroes giving King Arsacid Roman protection
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124
Christian Rescript
Sets rules against unsupported accusations of Christians.
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Visit to Athens
Visits Athens and strengthens Greek civic patronage.
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125
Pantheon
Dedicates or completes the rebuilt Pantheon.
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130
Death of Antinous
Antinous dies during Hadrian journey in Egypt.
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Antinopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
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Foundation of Antinoopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in memory of Antinous.
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Rule of Antinopolis
Founds Antinoopolis in Egypt after the death of Antinous.
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132
Bar Kokhba Revolt
Faces the major Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea.
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135
Aelia Capitolina
Reorganizes Jerusalem as the Roman colony Aelia Capitolina.
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Mausoleum of Hadrian
Begins the imperial mausoleum later known as Castel Sant Angelo.
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136
Adoption of Aelius
Adopts Lucius Aelius Caesar as intended successor.
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Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Adopts Lucius Ceionius Commodus and nominates him as his successor
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138
Adoption of Antoninus
Adopts Antoninus Pius and requires further adoptions.
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Death of Hadrian Publius Aelius
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
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Death of Hadrian
Dies at Baiae and is succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
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Records, sources and methodology
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