Fun Facts about Hadrian!!!!!
Hadrian was Roman emperor from 117-138
He was a member of the gens Aelia.
He was part of the "Five Good Emperors"
Family History
He was a distant relative of his predecessor Trajan. Trajan never officially designated a successor, but, according to his wife, Plotina, Trajan named Hadrian
emperor immediately before his death. However, Trajan's wife was not happy toward Hadrian, and he may well have
owed his succession to her. This Made for tension between family members.
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