[Born (uncertain). Died at Rome, A.D. 138.]
Of a noble Etrurian family. His beauty and literary accomplishments drew
the favour of the Emperor Hadrian, who changing his name, adopted him
for his successor. Twice Consul. Governor, for a short time, of
Pannonia. Died suddenly. Of a luxurious character.
[From the marble in the gallery of the Emperors of the Capitoline
Museum at Rome.]