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Roman Emperor - Trajan

Marcus Ulpius Traianus (born c. A.D. 53, in Spain) was chosen by the Roman Emperor Nerva to be his successor in 97. Trajan ruled from 98-117.
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This article on Latin abbreviations explains how to read an inscription about Trajan in order to tell at what point in his career it was written.
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