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	Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.		Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.

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-'''Marcus Ulpius Nerva Trajanus Augustus''' ('''''Trajan''''', A.D. 53 – A.D. 117)  was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
+'''Marcus Ulpius Nerva Trajanus Augustus''' ('''''Trajan''''', A.D. 53 – A.D. 117)  was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be lenient.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
 Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.
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-'''Trajan''' was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
+'''Marcus Ulpius Nerva Trajanus Augustus''' ('''''Trajan''''', A.D. 53 – A.D. 117)  was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
 Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.
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-'''Trajan''' was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and was the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
+'''Trajan''' was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not.  When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant.  Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river.  He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]].  A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands.  He died before he could prosecute the war further.  His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
 Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.
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	'''Trajan''' was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and was the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not. When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant. Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river. He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]]. A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands. He died before he could prosecute the war further. His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.		'''Trajan''' was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and was the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not. When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant. Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river. He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]]. A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands. He died before he could prosecute the war further. His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.
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		+	Traditionally, Trajan is often cited as a paradigm of the just ruler. For example, in [[Dante's Paradiso]], he is included in [[Dante]]'s list of the six most virtuous rulers. Among Roman Emperors, only he and [[Constantine the Great]] have this distinction.

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	'''Trajan''' was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and was the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not. When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant. Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river. He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]]. A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands. He died before he could prosecute the war further. His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.		'''Trajan''' was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD and was the second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. During his reign he oversaw a rigorous program of building projects and showed toleration in areas where many other Emperors would not. When [[Pliny the Younger]] asked Trajan in 112 what was to be done with [[Christians]], Trajan responded to be leniant. Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached the pinnacle of its expansion near the end of his reign when a war with [[Parthia]] led him to conquer land east of the [[Euphrates]] river. He also reached the [[Persian Gulf]]. A [[Judean revolt]] in 117 led to harsh response as did an uprising in his newly conquered lands. He died before he could prosecute the war further. His military conquests had no meaningful longterm impact.

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-The second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  Out of the [[Five Good Emperors]], Trajan ruled the most land.
+The second of the [[Five Good Emperors]].  He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]].  Out of the [[Five Good Emperors]], Trajan ruled the most land and reached the pinnacle of Roman expansion.
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	The second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. Out of the [[Five Good Emperors]], Trajan ruled the most land.		The second of the [[Five Good Emperors]]. He was adopted by [[Nerva]] and was succeeded by [[Hadrian]]. Out of the [[Five Good Emperors]], Trajan ruled the most land.

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