Antoninus Pius

American

[pahy-uhs] / ˈpaɪ əs /

noun

a.d. 86–161, emperor of Rome 138–161.

Antoninus Pius British

noun

86–161 _ad , emperor of Rome (138–161); adopted son and successor of Hadrian

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This detail of a carved marble column from the second century CE shows the apotheosis, or elevation to divine status, of the emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

"After the emperor Hadrian has died the new emperor Antoninus Pius needs a victory as the incoming emperor. "

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2016

Urbicus being sent hither by Antoninus Pius, distinguished himself by his victories.

From Old English Chronicles by Various

A.D. 161-180, son of Servianus by Paulina, sister of Hadrian, adopted by Antoninus Pius, as a boy.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

Lastly, in the time of Antoninus Pius, judgment debts were directly enforced by the seizure and sale of the debtor’s property.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

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