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Who adopted Antoninus Pius as his son and successor?

  • Emperor Hadrian

  • Emperor Augustus

  • Emperor Tiberius

  • Emperor Caligula

Answer

Emperor Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius as his son and successor in 138 AD. Hadrian was the first Roman emperor to adopt a successor rather than choosing one from his biological family. He believed that Antoninus Pius was the best person to continue his policies and maintain the stability of the empire.
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