Trajan - Wikipedia Trajan ( ˈtreɪ dʒən ⓘ TRAY-jən; born Marcus Ulpius Traianus, 18 September 53 – c 9 August 117) was a Roman emperor from AD 98 to 117, remembered as the second of the Five Good Emperors of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty
Trajan | Biography, Accomplishments, Emperor, Death, Facts | Britannica Trajan, Roman emperor (98–117 CE) who sought to extend the boundaries of the empire to the east (notably in Dacia, Arabia, Armenia, and Mesopotamia), undertook a vast building program, and enlarged social welfare
Trajan: Life, Achievements, and Death of One of the | History Cooperative Emperor Trajan, renowned for his military conquests and civic projects, expanded Rome’s empire to its furthest reaches and improved citizens’ lives Born in the provinces, his reign symbolized the peak of Roman grandeur, blending visionary leadership with a commitment to prosperity and welfare
Emperor Trajan (AD 52 - 117) A Capable Conquerer - The Roman Empire As emperor, Trajan expanded the Roman Empire to become larger than ever before He conquered Dacia (now part of Romania), which provided land for Roman settlers and rich pickings from gold and salt mines
Trajan - World History Encyclopedia Trajan, or Marcus Ulpius Traianus, was Roman emperor from 98 to 117 CE Known as a benevolent ruler, his reign was noted for public projects which benefitted the populace such as improving the dilapidated road system, constructing aqueducts, building public baths and extending the port of Ostia
Was Trajan the best Roman emperor? - History Skills Trajan ruled from 27 January 98 CE until 8 August 117 CE, and for centuries after his death, he remained the standard by which Roman leadership was measured, which earned the title Optimus Princeps, or “Best Ruler”
Trajan: Roman Emperor and Architect of Imperial Expansion Trajan ruled the Roman Empire from AD 98 to 117, overseeing its greatest territorial extent through military conquests and extensive public works, including social welfare programs and infrastructure improvements that shaped Rome and its provinces
Emperor Trajan Biography, Interesting Facts, Forum in Rome Trajan is distinguished among the Five Good Emperors, a group known for their capable and just governance during the Roman Empire’s crucial era Renowned for his military prowess, Trajan was a skilled general and soldier, expanding the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent