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Antoninus Pius

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Antoninus Pius (Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus) , AD 86-AD 161, Roman emperor (138-161). After a term as consul (120) he went as proconsul to Asia, where he governed with distinction. He was adopted by the emperor Hadrian and, on succeeding him, administered the empire with marked ability and integrity. Italy was embellished with fine buildings, and the provinces were eased of much of their financial burden. During his reign the Wall of Antoninus was built in Britain. His wife was Faustina, aunt of his successor, Marcus Aurelius . Author not available, ANTONINUS... Read more

Antoninus Pius
...heir. On accession he had the deceased emperor declared a god; for such dutiful acts he was named Pius ('Pious'). He quelled rebellions in Britain and other provinces and built the Antonine Wall . Antoninus Pius Antoninus Pius Antoninus Pius Read more

Wall of Antoninus
...the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. It was built by the Roman governor Lollius Urbicus in the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius—probably in AD 140-42. Intended as a defense against the peoples to the north, it was built out of turf, with a... Read more

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