Editing AD 131 (section)

==== Roman Empire ====
* Emperor [[Hadrian]] builds the city [[Aelia Capitolina]], on the location of [[Jerusalem]].
* The [[Praetor's Edict]] is definitively codified by [[Salvius Julianus]], on Hadrian's orders.  This change means that senatorial decrees become a mere confirmation of the imperial speech (''oratio principis'') which initiated them.
* Reorganization of the Imperial Council: Central administration is reinforced, and administrative positions are entrusted to knights, according to a very strict hierarchy. Under the reorganization, the [[Roman Senate]] is excluded from controlling the business of state.  
* Hadrian restores the monarchist policy of [[Claudius]] and [[Domitian]].  The [[equestrian order]] is given full legal status, and attains the second order of the state.  
* [[Italy]] is divided into legal districts managed by [[consuls]], a direct blow to the power and prestige of the Senate.