Antoninus Pius (Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus) (ăntōnī`nəs pī`əs), A.D. 86–A.D. 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 Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus) (mär`kəs ôrē`lēəs)
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(born Sept. 19, 86, Lanuvium, Latium—died March 7, 161, Lorium, Etruria) Roman emperor (AD 138–161). Of Gallic origins, he served as consul (120) before being assigned judicial administrative duties in Italy. He later governed the province of Asia (c. 134). He became an adviser to Hadrian and in 138 was made Hadrian's 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.
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Antoninus Pius
in full Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius)
Antoninus Pius, marble bust; in the British Museum.
(credit: Reproduced by courtesy of the trustees of the British Museum)
Antoninus Pius
86--161 ad, emperor of Rome (138--161); adopted son and successor of Hadrian
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