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How did Antoninus Pius acquire the cognomen Pius?

  • Deifying his adoptive father

  • A victorious battle

  • Building the Antonine Wall

  • His devotion to Rome

Answer

Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor from 138 AD to 161 AD, was given the cognomen "Pius" because he deified his adoptive father, Hadrian. The cognomen "Pius" means "pious" in Latin, and it was given to Antoninus Pius in recognition of his devotion to his father and his commitment to upholding the traditions of the Roman Empire.
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