Birth of Nerva8 November 30
Birth of Nerva at Narnia in Umbria.
Historical person
Marcus Cocceius Nerva Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marcus Cocceius Nerva, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
9 records30–986 events2 places
Chronological biography
30
65
Praetor65
Serves in high office before becoming emperor.
71
Consul71
Serves as consul under the Flavian emperors.
90
Consul90
Holds another consulship before his late accession.
96
Succession18 September 96
Is proclaimed emperor by the Senate after Domitian is killed.
Succession18 September 96
The Senate proclaims Nerva emperor after Domitian is killed.
97
Adoption of Trajan27 October 97
Adopts Trajan to secure army support and succession.
Adoption of Trajan27 October 97
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Nerva Marcus Cocceius names Trajan heir to placate the Praetorians and German legions
98
Death of Nerva28 January 98
Dies after a short reign and is succeeded by Trajan.
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Consul of Rome · Emperor · Praetor
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.