# Hadrian — Meditations character guide

> Hadrian in Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-book-iv

## Who they are

Roman emperor and predecessor of Antoninus Pius.

## Relationships

### [Marcus Aurelius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/characters/marcus_aurelius)

_family_

Hadrian was Marcus's adoptive grandfather, who arranged his succession and early education.

## In the story

### [Book VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-viii)

Used as an example of how even emperors are soon forgotten after death.

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