Hadrian

Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24 76-July 10 138), known as Hadrian in English, was Roman emperor from 117-138, and a member of the gens Aelia. Hadrian was the third of the "Five Good Emperors". However, he was, according to Elizabeth Speller, the first Emperor whose assessment moved beyond the stereotype of good and bad emperors. His reign has a faltering beginning, a glorious middle but a tragic conclusion{{ref|3phase}}.

Notes

• {{note|3phase}} Following Hadrian: Elizabeth Speller pp 61-62
• {{note|ward}} Beloved And God: Royston Lambert pp 31,32
• {{note|legate}} Hadrian the Restless Emperor:Anthony Birley p68
• {{note|syria}} Anthony Birley p75
• {{note|Allegations}} Elizabeth Speller p26
• {{note|Quietus}} Royston Lambert
• {{note|thefour}} Elizabeth Speller
• {{note|coin}} Elizabeth Speller p69
• {{note|travels}} Elizabeth Speller pp74-81
• {{note|1sttour}} Royston Lambert pp41-42
• {{note|totheEast}} Anthony Birley pp151-2
• {{note|peace}} Anthony Birley pp153-5
• {{note|Bithinia}} Anthony Birley pp157-8
• {{note|sustainP}} Royston Lambert pp60-61
• {{note|HadrianutheraePer}} Anthony Birley pp164-167
• {{note|Athens124}} Anthony Birley pp175-7
• {{note|Pelopon}} Anthony Birley pp177-180
• {{note|Athens125}} Anthony Birley pp182-4
• {{note|Scilly}} Anthony Birley pp 189-90
• {{note|italy}} Anthony Birley pp 191-200
• {{note|ill}} Royston Lambert p71
• {{note|Africa}} Royston Lambert p71-72
• {{note|brief}} Anthony Birley pp 213-214
• {{note|Greece128}} Anthony Birley pp 215-20