Death of Trajan
Trajan dies at Selinus in Cilicia in August 117 while returning from his eastern campaigns.
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117 in Roman Empire
Explore 12 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 117.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 117
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August
Succession of Hadrian
Supports the announcement of Hadrian as Trajan successor.
Succession
Is acclaimed emperor after Trajan death.
Other events (month unknown)
Burial
Returns to Rome with Trajan's ashes after his death.
Eastern Settlement
Abandons parts of Trajan eastern conquests.
Hadrian Becomes Emperor
When Hadrian becomes emperor in 117, Vibia Sabina becomes the emperor's wife and a leading woman of the imperial household.
Imperial Public Role Begins
After Hadrian's accession, Sabina assumes a more prominent public position as the emperor's wife.
Praetorship
Antoninus Pius served as praetor, continuing his advancement through the Roman senatorial career.
Rule of Euphrates
Sets the Euphrates frontier after abandoning Trajanic eastern conquests.
Succession
Succeeds Trajan as emperor and is acclaimed by the army.
Succession
Is declared emperor after Trajan dies in Cilicia.
Syrian Command
Holds command in Syria as Trajan dies.
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