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

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