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Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (A.D. 53-117), Roman emperor from 98-117, was born in Spain.

Trajan was appointed governor of Upper Germany by Nerva in 97, and adopted by him as his son and heir, setting the pattern for the next several emperors, a period often identified as the Five Good Emperors.

previous emperor: Nerva (96-98)
following emperor: Hadrian (117-138)

see Roman Emperors

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