It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.

In 1828 Addison's wife renamed the village to Adrian after the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Roman Emperor Hadrian was her brother-in-law and third cousin.

Aelius was adopted by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 136 as his first heir.

It was built in the 2nd century during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

It was originally built by Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum, then converted into a fortress and is now a museum.

Antinous, beloved of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (d. 130)

Antinous (111-130 CE) was the favorite and lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Her father from 136-138, was the first adopted heir and successor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138).

Antinous (2nd century) Catamite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.