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 this article.
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: Life, Achievements, and Death of One of the Greatest …
WebJul 5, 2020 · Trajan: Life, Achievements, and Death of One of the Greatest Roman Emperors | History Cooperative. James Hardy | Ancient Civilizations, Early Emperors, Roman Empire | March 1, 2024. Emperor Trajan, renowned for his military conquests and civic projects, expanded Rome’s empire to its furthest reaches and improved citizens’ lives.
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.
Emperor Trajan—facts and information - National Geographic
WebJun 24, 2019 · CULTURE. REFERENCE. This warrior was the best of ancient Rome’s ‘Five Good Emperors’. A powerful military commander born in Spain, Trajan was very good to his imperial subjects—but woe to the...
Trajan: Biography, Military Conquests, and Legacy – Roman Empire
WebNovember 17, 2023. 8 min read. Among Roman emperors we find Trajan, a name resonant with military prowess, administrative acumen, and lasting architectural legacy. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the life, reign, and impact of Trajan, illuminating the various facets that defined his reign as the Roman emperor. Table of Contents.
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.
Trajan - New World Encyclopedia
WebMarcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, commonly known as Trajan (September 18, 53 – August 9, 117) was Roman Emperor who reigned from 98, until his death in 117. He was the second of the Five Good Emperors of the Roman Empire.
Trajan - Dacian Wars, Parthian Campaigns, Germanic Wars
WebTrajan - Dacian Wars, Parthian Campaigns, Germanic Wars: Trajan’s civil accomplishments were impressive but, except for the alimenta, not innovative. He is renowned chiefly for abandoning the policy, established by Augustus and generally adhered to by his successors, of not extending the Roman frontiers. Despite his title Germanicus, …
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