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Antoninus Pius, in full Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, (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.
Jul 7, 2020 · Antoninus Pius is often regarded as one of the five good emperors of the Roman Empire, a title he earned through his effective and benevolent rule. Antoninus Pius’ reign, lasting from 138 to 161 AD, was a period of unparalleled stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
Jul 2, 2019 · Updated on July 02, 2019. Antoninus Pius was one of the so-called "5 good emperors" of Rome. Although the piety of his sobriquet is associated with his actions on behalf of his predecessor ( Hadrian ), Antoninus Pius was compared with another pious Roman leader, the second king of Rome ( Numa Pompilius ).
Sep 14, 2020 · As well as piety, Antoninus is well known as a Roman emperor for his peaceful approach to imperial management. Whether or not it was a cause or a consequence of his decision never to leave Italy, the period of his reign – from AD 138 to 161 – was the most peaceful in all of Rome’s imperial history.
Mar 22, 2024 · Date: 138 - 180. Antonines, the Roman emperors Antoninus Pius (reigned ad 138–161) and his adopted son and heir, Marcus Aurelius (reigned ad 161–180).
Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius (19 September AD 86 – 7 March 161) was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161. He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
Nov 19, 2023 · Antoninus Pius was a patron of the arts and philosophy, recognizing culture’s role in shaping the empire’s identity. His court became a learning center, attracting scholars, writers, and philosophers.
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