97Emperor Nerva Adopts Trajan as Successor

October 28 – Emperor Nerva recalls his general Marcus Ulpius...
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🛡️ Black Forest Region Reincorporated into Roman Empire

The Black Forest region is reattached to the Roman Empire.
Black Forest Region Reincorporated into Roman Empire (74)
Roman EmpireExpansionTerritorial ControlMilitaryImperialismAncient rome
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

🗡️ Emperor Domitian Assassinated, Flavian Dynasty Ends

September 18 – Emperor Domitian is stabbed to death by a freedman at the age 44 after a 15-year reign, in a palace conspiracy involving officers of the Praetorian Guard. The Flavian Dynasty ends.
Emperor Domitian Assassinated, Flavian Dynasty Ends (96)
Roman EmpireEmperorAssassinationPolitical IntrigueAncient romeSuccession
ItalyItaly

📜 Emperor Nerva Adopts Trajan as Successor

October 28 – Emperor Nerva recalls his general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, age 44, from the German frontier and is forced by the Praetorian Guard to adopt him as his successor.
Emperor Nerva Adopts Trajan as Successor (97)
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🤕 Emperor Nerva Suffers Stroke

January 1 – Emperor Nerva suffers a stroke during a private audience.
Emperor Nerva Suffers Stroke (98)
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ItalyItaly

🏛️ Emperor Trajan Returns to Rome

Emperor Trajan returns to Rome.
Emperor Trajan Returns to Rome (99)
Roman EmpireTrajanEmperorAncient romeGovernanceImperial Rule
ItalyItaly