1. The History of Trajan By Taylor Hamilton

3. Trajan's life Full name- Marcus Ulpius Trajanus Born September 18 in AD 52 1st Emperor to not come from Italy Spanish Origin Due to his father involvement with politics, Trajan gained role in Syria as a part of the military career.

4. Trajan's life AD97 Nerva adopted Trajan for political reason AD 99 entered Rome to become emperor Fought the Dacians Battled Parthians Had stroke, partially paralyzed Died in Seleucia area on AD 117, August 9th

5. Trajan's Column

7. Trajan's Accomplishment Commanded seventh legion Germina in northern Spain Lead legion into Upper Germany to aid in calming the Saturninus rebellion against Domitian-AD88/89 Didn't play a large role in calming the rebellion. Elected as consul in AD 91

8. Trajan's Accomplishments AD 96 became governor of Upper Germany Trajan column about the Dacian War Treasure from war used for public works Conquered the Mesopotamia, and the Parthian capital- Ctesiphon

9. Size of Rome under Trajan

10. Rule Kept senate informed about government affairs Tolerant and humble Mixed with the regular people and senate Public works increased Road network redone Many Bridge were built Provision for poor created with the help of special imperial funds also known as alimenta

11. Rule In 2 wars against Dacia Province in rome destroyed in AD 106 due to war At war with Parthian empire AD114 Annexed Armenia Conquered land in middle east and Mesopotamia civilians and the Jewish rebelled

12. Lasting impact on rome and history Provision for poor and alimenta used today similar to welfare in America. His rule was a role model for later Roman emporers Known as being the almost perfect roman ruler

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