96 ⟶ Trajan Appointed Governor of Upper Germany

Marcus Ulpius Traianus becomes governor of Upper Germany.
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👶 Birth of Roman Emperor Trajan

(approximate year) Marcus Ulpius Traianus, Roman emperor (d. 117)⟶
Birth of Roman Emperor Trajan (59)
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SpainSpain

⚔️ Gaius Julius Vindex's Revolt Against Nero Begins

Gaius Julius Vindex revolts, first in a series of revolts that lead to Nero's downfall.⟶
Gaius Julius Vindex's Revolt Against Nero Begins (67)
Roman EmpireRebellionCivil WarNeroAncient romeImperial CrisisPolitical Instability
ItalyItalyFranceFranceGermanyGermanySwitzerlandSwitzerland

🏛️ Marcus Ulpius Trajanus Becomes Consul

Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, father of Trajan, becomes consul.⟶
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus Becomes Consul (68)
Roman EmpireAncient romeTrajan
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📜 Trajan Appointed Governor of Upper Germany

Marcus Ulpius Traianus becomes governor of Upper Germany.⟶
Trajan Appointed Governor of Upper Germany (96)
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📜 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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🏙️ Trajan Grants Ladenburg City Status

Trajan elevates Ladenburg to city status (civitas).⟶
Trajan Grants Ladenburg City Status (98)
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