Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, also known as Trajan, was born on 18 September in Italica, Spain in the year AD 52. His Spanish origin made him the first emperor of Rome to not to be born in Italy. Trajan was the son of a well-respected general and senator also named Marcus Ulpius Trajanus. In his young adult years, he became a soldier. He was elected head of the senate in 98 A.D. Shortly after, he married a woman named Pompeia Plotina.
Trajan became the emperor of Rome while his was inspecting the Roman border in Germany. He did not return to Rome until several years later. When he arrived in Rome, he generously gave money to his soldiers and the poor thus continuing the system of governmental benevolence initiated by Nerva. In 101A.D. Trajan set …show more content…
Trajan served as a general in the Roman army under Domitian. Trajan had a huge success as a general. He mainly dealt with revolts along the German-Roman Border. He put down the Revolt of Saturninus in 89 A.D., in which two legions joined forces due to a grudge Saturninus held against Domitian. In 96 A.D., Domitian died and was replaced by Nerva. Nerva died shortly thereafter, in 98 A.D., and Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus became the Emperor of Rome. His successful military career ensured that he was well received by the citizens of Rome. One of his first acts as emperor was to free those unjustly imprisoned during Emperor Domitian's rule. Always a military man, Trajan launched many successful campaigns and enlarged the empire into modern-day Romania, Mesopotamia, and the Sinai Peninsula. Recognizing the need to defend this vast territory, Trajan also increased the number of army legions from 28 to 30. Trajan died on August 9, 117 A.D. at the age of 63. Hadrian became emperor following his death.
Trajan was not only just a military leader. He also accomplished a so much for the citizens of Rome. He started a program to provide financial aid for parents who couldn't support their children. He also had large amounts of building projects that including bridges, roads, and aqueducts. He ordered the construction of a new forum in Rome and Trajan's …show more content…
He reshaped the cities with amazing constructions such as Trajan's Forum, Trajan's Market, and the famous Trajan's Column. However, Trajan excelled in his military prowess. In 101 A.D., he launched a campaign against the Dacians. After defeating the Dacian army in 102 A.D, Trajan returned home to Rome. However, he fought the Dacians again in 105 A.D.. This time, the Dacians were completely defeated, and the kingdom of Dacia was officially integrated into the Roman Empire in 106 A.D.. Trajan launched his final campaign against Parthia in 113 A.D. In 116A.D., he expanded the Roman Empire to its farthest extent in its history. However, while returning back to Rome in 117A,D,, Trajan suffered a stroke and died. His ashes were laid to rest under Trajan's Column. His adopted son, Hadrian, succeeded him on the throne. The legacy of Trajan lived on.
The Emperor Trajan had a great impact on not only Rome, but also the entire world. He was the most powerful ally in the world, as well as the deadliest enemy of his time. His long-lasting additions to the Romans continues to amaze us
Trajan became the emperor of Rome while his was inspecting the Roman border in Germany. He did not return to Rome until several years later. When he arrived in Rome, he generously gave money to his soldiers and the poor thus continuing the system of governmental benevolence initiated by Nerva. In 101A.D. Trajan set …show more content…
Trajan served as a general in the Roman army under Domitian. Trajan had a huge success as a general. He mainly dealt with revolts along the German-Roman Border. He put down the Revolt of Saturninus in 89 A.D., in which two legions joined forces due to a grudge Saturninus held against Domitian. In 96 A.D., Domitian died and was replaced by Nerva. Nerva died shortly thereafter, in 98 A.D., and Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus became the Emperor of Rome. His successful military career ensured that he was well received by the citizens of Rome. One of his first acts as emperor was to free those unjustly imprisoned during Emperor Domitian's rule. Always a military man, Trajan launched many successful campaigns and enlarged the empire into modern-day Romania, Mesopotamia, and the Sinai Peninsula. Recognizing the need to defend this vast territory, Trajan also increased the number of army legions from 28 to 30. Trajan died on August 9, 117 A.D. at the age of 63. Hadrian became emperor following his death.
Trajan was not only just a military leader. He also accomplished a so much for the citizens of Rome. He started a program to provide financial aid for parents who couldn't support their children. He also had large amounts of building projects that including bridges, roads, and aqueducts. He ordered the construction of a new forum in Rome and Trajan's …show more content…
He reshaped the cities with amazing constructions such as Trajan's Forum, Trajan's Market, and the famous Trajan's Column. However, Trajan excelled in his military prowess. In 101 A.D., he launched a campaign against the Dacians. After defeating the Dacian army in 102 A.D, Trajan returned home to Rome. However, he fought the Dacians again in 105 A.D.. This time, the Dacians were completely defeated, and the kingdom of Dacia was officially integrated into the Roman Empire in 106 A.D.. Trajan launched his final campaign against Parthia in 113 A.D. In 116A.D., he expanded the Roman Empire to its farthest extent in its history. However, while returning back to Rome in 117A,D,, Trajan suffered a stroke and died. His ashes were laid to rest under Trajan's Column. His adopted son, Hadrian, succeeded him on the throne. The legacy of Trajan lived on.
The Emperor Trajan had a great impact on not only Rome, but also the entire world. He was the most powerful ally in the world, as well as the deadliest enemy of his time. His long-lasting additions to the Romans continues to amaze us