Antoninus pius
a.d. 86–161, emperor of Rome 138–161.
Historical Examples
Antoninus Pius made a similar establishment for poor girls, which after his consort were called puell Faustinian1101.
A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume II (of 2) Johann Beckman
Antoninus is meant, as Hadrian was succeeded by Antoninus Pius.
The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus Ammianus Marcellinus
Antoninus Pius died in 161, and Marcus assumed the imperial state.
Meditations Marcus Aurelius
A better guardian than Antoninus Pius could not be conceived.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6 Various
Antoninus Pius, one of the very best of the Roman emperors, when his beloved Faustina died, took a concubine.
Roman Women Alfred Brittain
Alto-reliefs from an arch which stood in the Corso in honour of Antoninus Pius.
Rambles in Rome S. Russell Forbes
From this time nothing worthy of attention is related, until Antoninus Pius carried on so many wars by his generals.
Old English Chronicles Various
The plan of the building is rectangular, and it is of the time of Antoninus Pius.
Rambles in Rome S. Russell Forbes
The long reign of Antoninus Pius is one of those happy periods that have no history.
Seekers after God Frederic William Farrar
These baths may possibly be the lavacrum Ostiense of Antoninus Pius.
Old Rome Robert Burn
noun
86–161 ad, emperor of Rome (138–161); adopted son and successor of Hadrian
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