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Antoninus Pius Ascends Roman Throne

Roman Imperial Palaces · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Antoninus Pius assumed the position of Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian on August 11. He was appointed by the Senate and accepted by the army without opposition, securing a pe...

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October 27, 97 Politics

Political Adoption of Emperor Trajan

Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Nerva formally adopted Trajan as his heir in a move to secure the imperial succession and stabilize the Roman Empire. This adoption marked the beginning of the era of the "Five Go...

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