He completed many of Hadrian’s construction projects and he built monuments which included the Temple of the Deified Hadrian and, in memory of his wife, the Temple of the Deified Faustina. He also repaired many public buildings, including the decaying Colosseum.
Q. What did Antoninus Pius accomplish?
The biggest accomplishments would be the peacefulness and maintenance of the security of Rome under his rule. Antoninus Pius also made investments to upgrade the empire’s schools, roads, expand the aqueducts, public buildings, etc.
Q. How long did Antoninus Pius rule for?
Antoninus Pius, in full Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, original name Titus Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Arrius Antoninus, (born Sept. 19, 86, Lanuvium, Latium—died March 7, 161, Lorium, Etruria), Roman emperor from ad 138 to 161.
Q. Why was Nerva a good emperor?
Although much of his life remains obscure, Nerva was considered a wise and moderate emperor by ancient historians. Nerva’s greatest success was his ability to ensure a peaceful transition of power after his death, thus founding the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty.
Q. How did Emperor Domitian die?
Domitian’s reign came to an end in 96 when he was assassinated by court officials.
Q. Why were the five good emperors called that?
An important group of these benevolent leaders, who demonstrated restraint and justice in their actions, was the so-called “five good Emperors.” The five good Emperors were a series of successive rulers who were extraordinarily just, and who chose successors who they believed would follow their example.
Q. Who was the kindest emperor?
The “five good emperors,” as they are commonly referred to, were Nerva, Trajan, and Hadrian (who were related to one another only by adoption), and the two Antonines, Antoninus Pius and ever beloved, Marcus Aurelius. The period of general prosperity which began under Vespasian continued under these emperors.
