Jan 24, 2014
On This Day In History~ January 24th
76 AD; The birth of Hadrian
Hadrian (24 January, 76 AD – 10 July, 138 AD) was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. He re-built the Pantheon and constructed the Temple of Venus and Roma. He is also known for building Hadrian's Wall, which marked the northern limit of Roman Britain. Hadrian was regarded by some as a humanist and was philhellene in most of his tastes. He is regarded as one of the Five Good Emperors.