The Palace and Park by Phillips, Forbes, Latham, Owen, Scharf, and Shenton

51. ÆLIUS VERUS. _Adopted Emperor._

[Born (uncertain). Died at Rome, A.D. 138.] Of a noble Etrurian family. His beauty and literary accomplishments drew the favour of the Emperor Hadrian, who changing his name, adopted him for his successor. Twice Consul. Governor, for a short time, of Pannonia. Died suddenly. Of a luxurious character. [From the marble in the gallery of the Emperors of the Capitoline Museum at Rome.]