Marcus Cocceius Nerva27 October 97
Adopts Trajan to secure army support and succession.
Roman Empire · House / House of 5 Good Emperors. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Adopts Trajan to secure army support and succession.
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Nerva Marcus Cocceius names Trajan heir to placate the Praetorians and German legions
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