Trajan
еmperor of Ancient Rome (98-117 AD) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, 18 September 53 – 9 August 117) was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117.
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Emperor of the Roman Empire | |||||
Reign | 27 to 28 January 98 — 9 August 117 (19 years, 193 days) | ||||
Predecessor | Nerva | ||||
Successor | Hadrian | ||||
Born | (53-09-18)18 September 53 Italica, ancient Hispania | ||||
Died | 9 August 117(117-08-09) (aged 63) Selinus, Cilicia | ||||
Burial | Rome | ||||
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Issue | Hadrian (adoptive) | ||||
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Dynasty | Nervan-Antonine | ||||
Father | Marcus Ulpius Traianus | ||||
Mother | Marcia |
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Born in the province of Hispania Baetica into an Italic family, Trajan rose to prominence during the reign of emperor Domitian.[1] Serving as a general in the Roman army along the German frontier, Trajan successfully put down the revolt of Antonius Saturninus in 89.
In September 96, Domitian was succeeded by Nerva, an old and childless senator who proved to be unpopular with the army. After a brief and tumultuous year in power, a revolt by members of the Praetorian Guard compelled him to adopt the more popular Trajan as his heir and successor. Nerva died on 27 January 98, and was succeeded by Trajan without incident.