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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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Trajan
Profile of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
Decebalus
Glossary entry on the king of the Dacians whom Trajan defeated and brought to suicide.
How Many Animals Died & Gladiators Fought to Celebrate Trajan's Dacian Campaign?
The figures on the lavish entertainment Trjan put on to celebrate his Dacian Campaign.
Latin Abbreviations
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.