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Also Known As Adrian • Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus • Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Born January 24, 76 • Rome? • Italy?
Died July 10, 138 (aged 62) • Baiae • Italy
Title / Office emperor (117-138), Roman Empire • consul (108-108), Roman Empire
Founder Antinoöpolis
Role In Bar Kokhba Revolt

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