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Also Known As Marcus Ulpius Traianus • Caesar Nerva Traianus Germanicus • Caesar Divi Nervae Filius Nerva Traianus Optimus Augustus
Born September 15, 53? • Italica • Spain
Died August 8, 117 or August 9, 117 • Turkey
Title / Office emperor (98-117), Roman Empire
Notable Family Members spouse Pompeia Plotina

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Trajan
Segovia aqueduct
Trajan's Column
Close-up of Trajan's Column in Rome, showing detailed spiral relief carvings of Roman soldiers, ships, and battle scenes.
Kiosk of Trajan
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