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 Hadrian's Wall (76-138).

synonyms: Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus.

Dutch: Hadrianus

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

synonyms: Baron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian.