biography
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Antoninus Pius
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originally Titus Aurelius Fulvus
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pronunciation:
[antoniynus piyus]
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| male
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| lived:
| (AD 86–161)
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| biography:
| Roman emperor, born in Lanuvium. He inherited great wealth, and in 120 was made consul. Sent as proconsul into Asia by Emperor Hadrian, in 138 he was adopted by him, and the same year came to the throne. His reign was proverbially peaceful and happy. In public affairs he acted as the father of his people, and the persecution of Christians was partly stayed by his mild measures. In his reign the empire was extended, and the Antonine Wall, named after him, built between the Forth and Clyde rivers. He was called Pius for his defence of Hadrian's memory. Marcus Aurelius was his adopted son and successor. |
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