Marcus Ulpius Trajan Research Paper

Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, also known as Trajan, was born on 18 September in Italica, Spain in the year AD 52. His Spanish origin made him the first emperor of Rome to not to be born in Italy. Trajan was the son of a well-respected general and senator also named Marcus Ulpius Trajanus. In his young adult years, he became a soldier. He was elected head of the senate in 98 A.D. Shortly after, he married a woman named Pompeia Plotina.
Trajan became the emperor of Rome while his was inspecting the Roman border in Germany. He did not return to Rome until several years later. When he arrived in Rome, he generously gave money to his soldiers and the poor thus continuing the system of governmental benevolence initiated by Nerva. In 101A.D. Trajan set out on his first campaign against the Dacians. By 106 A.D. the Romans had completely conquered the country,and it became Dacia. The famous Trajan's Column was constructed in Rome in order to commemorate the Trajan’s victory against the Dacians.
Although the majority of Trajan's rule was spent in military campaigns, however, under his rule, the Roman government had several administrative reforms. New roads, canals, and bridges were constructed. The Appian Way was restored, the Pontine Marshes were partly drained, and the magnificent forum of …show more content…
Upon Nerva's death in January 98 A.D., Trajan assumed the title of emperor. His successful military career ensured that he was well received by the citizens of Rome. One of his first acts as emperor was to free those unjustly imprisoned during Emperor Domitian's reign. Always a military man, Trajan launched many successful campaigns and enlarged the empire into modern-day Romania (called Dacia at the time), Mesopotamia, and the Sinai Peninsula. Recognizing the need to defend this vast territory, Trajan also increased the number of army legions from 28 to 30. Trajan died on August 9, 117 A.D. at the age of 63. His named successor was