Hadrian, Emperor of Rome from AD 117 to 138, was a transformative leader known for architectural marvels like Hadrian’s Wall in Britain and significant legal reforms. Distinguished by his consolidation efforts, Hadrian prioritized the empire’s stability over expansion, embracing Greek culture and philosophy. His reign saw advancements in Roman law, infrastructure, and arts, but was …
Emperor Trajan, renowned for his military conquests and civic projects, expanded Rome’s empire to its furthest reaches and improved citizens’ lives. Born in the provinces, his reign symbolized the peak of Roman grandeur, blending visionary leadership with a commitment to prosperity and welfare. Trajan’s architectural legacies and strategic expansions underscore his enduring impact on Roman …
Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus(AD ca. 159 – AD 238) Marcus Gordianus was born in ca. AD 159 as the son of Maecius Marullus and Ulpia Gordiana. Although the names of this parentage are in doubt. In particular his mother’s supposed name Ulpia stems most likely from Gordian’s claim that she was a descendant of …
Marcus Cocceius Nerva(AD 30 – AD 98) Marcus Cocceius Nerva was born on 8 November at Narnia, 50 miles north of Rome. Nerva was born into the household of a wealthy lawyer whose family was well accustomed to holding high office. Nerva’s great-grandfather had even been consul in 36 BC and his grandfather had been …
Titus Flavius Domitianius( AD 51 – 96) Titus Flavius Domitianius was the younger son of Vespasian and Flavia Domitilla, born in AD 51 at Rome. He was the younger and the clearly less favoured son of Vespasian who cared much more for his heir Titus. During his father’s uprising against Vitellius in AD 69, Domitian …
Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus(AD 40 – 81) Titus, the elder son of emperor Vespasian, was born in AD 39.He was educated together with Claudius‘ son Britannicus, who became a close friend of his. From AD 61 to 63 he served in Germany and Britain as a military tribune. After this he returned to Rome and …