Trajan 1
What was Trajan best known for?
He is best known for his extensive public building program
where did he die?
Selinus
What were they both?
Rulers
Where is Hadrian buried?
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy
Where was he an emperor?
Rome
How did Trajan die?
He Became ill while on a ship and died of a stroke in Selinus
Where was Trajan buried?
Trajan's Column, Rome, Italy
What did they both conquer?
empires
When did Hadrian die?
July 10, 138 AD
Why did Hadrian build a wall?
To keep the unconquered people of Scotland
How did Trajan change Roman history?
Proved to be an energetic ruler and reduced the influence of the Praetorian Guard. He also reduced taxes
when did he get married?
January 27th or 28th
What happened after Trajan died?
His widow claimed that immediately before his death, he nominated Hadrian as emperor
Who did Hadrian marry?
Vibia Sabina
What did he die from?
Congestive heart failure
What did Trajan do for the Roman empire?
He conquered Dacia and that provided land for Roman settlers and mines for gold and salt.
When was he born?
September 15, 53ce
What are the both known for?
Some type of building or wall
What happened to Hadrians wall?
The tribes crossed the wall which divided them from the Roman forts and killed the general and the troops.
What was he known for?
Substantial building projects
What were some of Trajans accomplishments?
He conquered many lands and grew the Roman Empire to its largest expanse in history
What was Trajans full name?
Caesar Divi Nervae Filius Nerva Traianus Optimus Augustus or Caesar Nerva Traianus Germanicus
How did they both die?
Some type of heart problem
How much of his wall is left?
5%
What does Hadrian mean?
It means: of the Adriatic or "dark"