He was a powerful ruler committed to strengthening the Empire. Hadrian oversaw several important building projects, including the Temple of Venus and Hadrian's Wall. He sponsored public work projects in Athens, and granted Greeks equal representation in Rome.
Hadrian was an emperor of the Roman Empire from the years 117-138. He was a powerful ruler committed to strengthening the Empire. Hadrian oversaw several important building projects, including the Temple of Venus and Roma and Hadrian's Wall.
