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The period of Marcus Aurelius' reign was one of wars. There was a war against the resurgent and aggressive Persians (160-166) which was fought by various generals. From 166 to 180 there were the Marcomannic Wars. The Marcomanni, a Germanic people from Bohemia who crossed the frontier of the river Danube and, together with the Lombards and other Germanics, raided areas of the Balkan Peninsula. Marcus Aurelius managed to push them back. However, the Marcomanni and Quadi then attacked northeast Italy and at the same time the Costoboci from Northern Romania invaded the lower Danube, Macedonia and Greece. Marcus Aurelius managed to push them all back after a long struggle. Then he crossed the Danube, won a decisive victory and planned to invade Bohemia. However, he fell ill and died in 180.
Marcus Aurelius was very interested in the law. He spent most of his time addressing legal matters, hearing petitions and arbitrating litigations. He dealt with matters of law theory and practice as was described as "an emperor most skilled in the law." He was also a stoic philosopher and wrote a book on stoic philosophy (the Meditations) between 170 and 180 while he was campaigning against the Marcomanni.
During Marcus Aurelius' reign there was also a plague which lasted from 165 to 180 and which has been named the Antonine Plague (after Marcus Aurelius' family name, Antoninus). It is thought that it was a pandemic of either smallpox or the measles. It killed many people.
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How did Hadrian gain power?
Hadrian gained control of Rome by force
What year was Hadrian born?
Hadrian was born in 76 B.C.E. in Rome.
Who traveled to many places in rome?
Hadrian
Who was the most powerful of Rome's generals?
Hadrian.
How many horses did Hadrian take to conquer Rome?
Hadrian never conquered Rome. He became emperor because he was designated emperor by Trajan who ruled before him.
Who was the emperor of Rome in AD 117-138?
It was Hadrian.
What years did Hadrian rule in rome?
Hadrian ruled the Roman empire from 117 AD/CE to 138 AD/CE.
Who is Hadrian?
Hadrian was a Roman Emperor. He was the adopted son of Emperor Trajan, who was the adopted son of Emperor Nerva. Hadrian was succeeded by his adoptive son, Antonius Pius. His most famous achievement was the commissioning the building of Hadrian's wall to secure Rome's northernmost frontier and symbolise Rome's power.
Who are all of the 5 good emperors?
The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.The so-called fine good emperors of Rome were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.
What is missing from the marble statue of hadrian in rome?
A most notable statue of Hadrian in Rome is missing clothing; a marble statue depicting Hadrian as the god Mars. Most other representations of Hadrian show him dressed as a soldier or draped in the clothing of a noble Roman. The statue of Hadrian at the British Museum is missing the tip of his nose; a statue of Hadrian destroying the enemy in Greece is missing his left arm and another in Greece missing his head and arms.
When did Hadrian become emperor?
Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus born on 24 January 76 AD/ CE became Emperor of Rome at 117 AD/ CE until his death at 138 AD/ CE. During his reign the Empire was extended from the British isles and the Atlantic to Black and Red seas. He was the third of the five good Emperors of Rome.
Where was home for hadrian?
Home for Emperor Hadrian was in Rome, where he was born in 76 AD. He hailed from the province of Hispania, specifically from the city of Italica, near modern-day Seville, Spain. Hadrian became closely associated with Rome during his reign from 117 to 138 AD, as he undertook significant architectural and cultural projects throughout the empire, including the construction of Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli.
