Hadrian, the Roman Emperor, was born in Italica in Spain (near Seville). However, that was part of the Roman Empire. He was a Roman citizen.
Hadrian lived almost a hundred years after Julias Caesar's death.
The Pantheon in Rome can hold about 500 people at a time.
Emperor Hadrian was known for his diverse interests and hobbies, which included architecture, literature, and philosophy. He was an avid traveler, exploring various regions of the Roman Empire, which influenced his architectural projects, such as the famous Hadrian's Wall in Britain and the Pantheon in Rome. Additionally, Hadrian was passionate about Greek culture and poetry, often engaging with intellectuals and artists of his time. His love for the arts also extended to the construction of the grand Villa Adriana in Tivoli, showcasing his appreciation for beauty and design.
Hadrian was born on January 24, 76 and died on July 10, 138. Hadrian would have been 62 years old at the time of death or 1939 years old today.
The sources are vague about the location of the original pantheon with most of the ancient sources saying it was on the Campus Martius. The exact location was not considered necessary as at the time of the ancient writers, everyone knew where the Field of Mars was or had been. Modern sources claim that the pantheon that is standing today was built in the same spot where Agrippa's original had stood.
Hadrian built the wall to prevent incursions by the Celtic barbarians. Ironically, they turned into trading posts over time.
The building was built to worship their gods, for more information please go to http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/pantheon.htm Its in simple form. The emperor Hadrian actually had the Pantheon rebuilt. The engineers of his time did a remarkable job in the rebuilding. It happens to be the best preserved building in the ancient world. The original Pantheon was rectangular and had been destroyed by fire. Hadrian had his architects raise a circular dome. Perhaps only the dome of St.Peter's and the Capitol dome in Washington DC can be said to surpass it. Most remarkable based on the approximate time of its construction somewhere in the early 2nd century AD CE. Some ancient historians put forth the idea that the coffered dome rising inward from the top of the walls was a triumph in Roman engineering.
Hadrian died of heart failure on July 10, AD 138 at his villa in Baiae, Italy. He was 62 years old at the time of his death.
The pantheon is important for several reasons, not the least is its being the oldest and best preserved Roman building in constant use.. It is a marvel of engineering, with its inner circle and height of the done being equal. It is the largest dome in the world of unreinforced concrete and is constructed with different weights of concrete in its dome.
We do not even know when Pulius Aelius Hadrianus Afer, Hadrian's father, died. Hadrian did not see much of his father as he spent most of time in Rome. Hadrian was chosen as heir to the title of emperor by his predecessor, the emperor Trajan, who adopted him. Adoption of young men was common among the Roman powerful families and occurred even if the man's father was still alive. Trajan was from Italica, in Spain, like Hadrian. Hadrianus Afer was a maternal cousin of Trajan.
Hadrian's villa was built by emperor Hadrian as his imperial villa. He conducted part of his state business from there. Hadrian liked to spend part of his time at the villa and take his court there and gather the elites there both for business and for huge parties and receptions there. It was also part of a display of his power and his "enlightened" sponsorship of art through the many works of arts in the villa and its monumental and impressive features.
The pantheon, today is important due to its age and construction. It's main feature, the dome, is/was the largest in the world. Its method of construction is analyzed and written about today and its oculus, that hole in the roof, is a cause of speculation. In its own time, the pantheon was important because it was not only a temple, but also a continuation of the imperial authority, as its history goes back to the time of Augustus.