Historical events in 98

6 historical records

January 983 historical events

98, January 28th · Roman Empire · Rome · House · House of 5 Good Emperors · Marcus Cocceius Nerva

Death of Nerva

Dies after a short reign and is succeeded by Trajan.

98, January 28th · Roman Empire · House · House of 5 Good Emperors · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Succession

After Nerva dies, Trajan succeeds as Roman emperor while commanding on the Rhine frontier.

98, January 28th · Roman Empire · Cologne · Warfare · Military · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Accession on the Rhine

Trajan receives news of Nerva's death and his imperial succession while commanding Roman forces on the Rhine frontier.

98 · Roman Empire · House · House of 5 Good Emperors · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Second Consulship

Trajan holds his second consulship in 98, sharing the office with Emperor Nerva before Nerva's death.

98 · Roman Empire · Germania · Warfare · Military · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Inspection of Rhine Frontier

After becoming emperor, Trajan remains on the northern frontier to inspect troops and strengthen Roman defenses.

98 · Roman Empire · Germania Inferior · Warfare · Military · Marcus Ulpius Trajan

Visit to Germania Inferior

Trajan visits Germania Inferior during his first year as emperor rather than returning immediately to Rome.