Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrians Wall (76-138)

[ Syn: hadrian , publius aelius hadrianus , adrian ]

English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)

[ Syn: adrian , edgar douglas adrian , baron adrian ]