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When you get to Rome, you will need to know about the Emperor and the laws. Hadrian, the Emperor in Rome from 117 to 138, is a very strong ruler who has great leadership. He is a very talented, intellectual man, and he has a strong interest in architectural design. Hadrian inherited power when Trajan died in 117 and he is the 3rd of five outstanding emperors in Rome. Hadrian did a lot for Rome as well as Greece while he was Emperor. Before he became emperor, Hadrian served as a military tribune. When he became emperor, he designed the Temple of Venus and the Roman Forum. He created the Villa Adriana and he custom-built the Pantheon. Hadrian’s main goal is to consolidate and stabilize the Roman Empire. In 121, Hadrian left Rome to tour the entire empire and examine legions frontier defenas. When Hadrian was on his tour, he made changes to the Roman army procedures. While Hadrian was in Brittan, he built a frontier wall which is later referred to as Hadrian’s Wall. It was built to help the Roman Soldiers protect the frontier border in England. In 136, Hadrian came to the realistic conclusion that he was getting older an would soon need to choose a heir. He decided Lucius Aelius Casar would be a suitable Emperor and eventually chose him to take over. Don’t worry, Hadrian will still be emperor when you get to Rome, but before you get to leave, Lucius Casar may be the Emperor!

Today, Hadrian is remembered for classifying Roman laws and remaking the local government. Hadrian has given us many great ideas, structures, and wisdom, and without him, I don’t think our government would be quite the same.