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Antinous was Hadrian's favorite around 128 AD. Hadrian was the Roman Emperor from 117 to 138 AD. Antinous was a young man from Bithynia who was a companion of Hadrian. He was with Hadrian on his travels and was believed to be his lover. Antinous drowned in the Nile River in 130 AD. Hadrian was said to be heartbroken by Antinous' death and built several monuments in his honor.