adrian

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Noun
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian''s Wall (76-138)
Noun
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)