98 ⟶ Trajan Becomes Roman Emperor, Reforms Begin

Upon Nerva's death in January 98 AD, Trajan, the first non-I...
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👑 Tiberius Becomes Roman Emperor

September 18 – Tiberius succeeds his stepfather Augustus as Roman emperor.⟶
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👶 Birth of Roman Emperor Trajan

(approximate year) Marcus Ulpius Traianus, Roman emperor (d. 117)⟶
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👑 Trajan Becomes Roman Emperor, Reforms Begin

Upon Nerva's death in January 98 AD, Trajan, the first non-Italian emperor, ascended the throne, immediately restoring the Senate's power, establishing welfare programs, and overseeing significant infrastructure projects like reopening the canal between the Nile and Red Sea, all while maintaining fiscal stability.⟶
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🏛️ Emperor Trajan Returns to Rome

Emperor Trajan returns to Rome.⟶
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