Traianus, Marcus Ulpius (Reign: 98-117 AD)
Traianus, commonly known as Trajan, was born in Spain in 53 AD. He served in the army since he was young, and advanced up the senatorial ladder. He served in Syria, Spain and Germany, and was appointed Proconsul of Upper Germany in 97 AD. Emperor Nerva adopted him and proclaimed him his successor. He became the Emperor upon Nerva's death on January 27th, 98, but arrived at Rome only in the year 99 AD, after touring the borders of the Rhine and the Danube. Trajan was a warrior emperor, who participated in combats in Europe and Asia. He devoted much of his time to inspection of the provinces' administration, conducted continuous correspondence with the Roman governors and decided on various provincial issues. His military achievements, his good relations with the Senate, his generosity and his amiable personality made him loved by all. In 114 AD he earned the unofficial title: Optimus Princeps ("The best of all emperors"). Eventually it turned to be his official title by which he was remembered for generations to come. After his death he was declared a god by the Senate.
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