Nerva, Marcus Cocceius (Reign: 96-98 AD)
Nerva was born in 30 AD to a noble family. He had been elected as consul under Vespasian (71 AD) and served in this position under Domitian (90 AD), too. After Domitianus' assassination, which he may have been involved in, he was elevated to Emperor. Nerva lacked military background, therefore he couldn't rely on the army's loyalty. He was childless and so he adopted Trajan, Governor of Upper Germany, as his son and successor. During his short reign, Nerva personally attended to social and administrative problems, improved the grain and water supply to Rome and reduced public expenditures. These actions signified the beginning of a new era in Rome.
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