Date
0138-07-10
Category
Politics
Location
Rome, Italia, Roman Empire
Archive
Event #841
Antoninus Pius became Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian. His accession marked the continuation of stable leadership in the Roman Empire.
His reign was noted for internal peace and consolidation rather than military conquests. Antoninus Pius was acclaimed by the Senate and swiftly assumed full imperial powers.
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