Trajan - Wikipedia
WEBTrajan (Latin: Traianus; 18 September 53 – c. 11 August 117) was a Roman emperor from AD 98 to 117, the second of the Five Good Emperors of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. He was a philanthropic ruler and a successful soldier-emperor who led the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent by the time of his death.
Trajan | Biography, Accomplishments, Emperor, Death, & Facts
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Trajan, Roman emperor (98–117 CE) who sought to extend the boundaries of the empire to the east (notably in Dacia, Arabia, Armenia, and Mesopotamia), undertook a vast building program, and enlarged social welfare. Learn more about Trajan in …
Trajan - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 25, 2013 · Trajan, or Marcus Ulpius Traianus, was Roman emperor from 98 to 117 CE. Known as a benevolent ruler, his reign was noted for public projects which benefitted the populace such as improving the dilapidated road system, constructing aqueducts, building public baths and extending the port of Ostia.
Trajan - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Trajan was a Roman emperor who ruled from C.E. 98 until his death in C.E. 117. Born in Italica (Seville in modern-day Spain), Trajan was the first Roman emperor born outside of Italy. He was also one of the first emperors to be chosen, rather than to inherit power as part of a ruling family.
Trajan, the Roman Empire and Soldier - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 20, 2018 · Trajan the Roman Emperor. Born Marcus Ulpius Traianus, Trajan was a soldier who spent most of his life involved in campaigns. When delivered the news that he was adopted by Roman Emperor Nerva, and even after Nerva died, Trajan remained in Germany until he had completed his campaign.
Emperor Trajan—facts and information - National Geographic
WEBJun 24, 2019 · Trajan’s selection as emperor by Nerva set an important precedent for Rome’s rulers. A military commander with Spanish roots, Trajan was the first emperor born outside Italy.
Trajan: Life, Achievements, and Death of One of the Greatest …
WEBJul 5, 2020 · Explore the life, triumphs, and legacy of Emperor Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Dive into his story now!
Trajan summary | Britannica
WEBTrajan , in full Caesar Divi Nervae Filius Nerva Traianus Optimus Augustus or Caesar Nerva Traianus Germanicus orig. Marcus Ulpius Traianus, (born Sept. 15?, 53 ce, Italica, Baetica—died Aug. 8/9, 117, Selinus, Cilicia), Roman emperor (98–117). He had military commands in Asia and Europe before being named consul in 91.
Column of Trajan (article) | Early empire | Khan Academy
WEBThe Column of Trajan (dedicated in May of 113 C.E.) might be the crowning example of the inborn need to commemorate—in more permanent form—historical deeds that dominates the psyche of Roman art and artists. Returning from Dacia triumphant—100 days of …
Smarthistory – Column of Trajan
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Column of Trajan, Luna marble, completed 113 C.E., Rome, dedicated to Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus b. 53 , d. 117 C.E.) in honor of his victory over Dacia (now Romania) 101–02 and 105–06 …
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