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NERVAFirst of the Five Good Emperors38576253838575Nerva vowed publicly that he would never execute a member of the senate, and stuck to his promise even when the senator Calpurnius Crassus was proved guilty of conspiracy against him.Nerva vowed publicly that he would never execute a member of the senate, and stuck to his promise even when the senator Calpurnius Crassus was proved guilty of conspiracy against him.3857625952500When for the first time the senate made its own choice of emperor and appointed?Nerva, its members chose well. Nerva was a good leader. Nerva assured himself of the support of the military by adopting as his son and joint ruler the commander in Upper Germany, Marcus Ulpius Trajanus (Trajan), and set a significant precedent by nominating him as his successor.Nerva ruled Rome from 96-98 CE. His rule is known for providing great stability to the Roman Empire at the start of the Pax Romana. His heir, Trajan, was not biologically his son, but Nerva picked him because Trajan had close connections to the German provinces Rome wished to conquer. TRAJANSecond of the Five Good Emperors35528251079500Trajan came to power after Nerva and ruled from 98-117 CE. He was a brilliant general and was a great ruler. He treated members of the government well, so people wanted to work in his government. Under his rule, Rome scored many military victories. His overall goal was to maintain the peace of the Pax Romana, so his military battles were well-chosen. He wanted to bring about more cooperation between different classes in Rome. He was concerned about the welfare of his citizens and created many jobs by starting public works projects like roads, aqueducts, and monuments. He was even given the nickname Optimus Princeps, which means “best ruler.”HADRIANThird of the Five Good Emperors344805027559000Hadrian ruled after Trajan from 117-138 CE. He is one of the best-known Roman emperors. Hadrian was focused on uniting a growing empire and securing the safety of the empire’s population. He envisioned a Rome that had even more power, so he worked to strengthen the Roman military. Hadrian was interested in preserving art, literature, and culture throughout an expanding Rome. He created public works projects just like Trajan did to have jobs ready for the Romans to work. His most famous was the construction of Hadrian’s Wall, which marked (at least at that time) the northernmost extent of the Roman Empire. ANTONIUS PIUSFourth of the Five Good Emperors308610017208500 After Hadrian died, he was succeeded by Antonius Pius, who would rule from 138-161 CE. He would preside over a very peaceful period in the Roman Empire’s history. Because he was a member of Hadrian’s government, he continued many of the same ideas that Hadrian had promoted while emperor. He continued to promote public works construction as a way to employ people and built a temple to honor his predecessor, Hadrian. He even attempted to venture further north of Hadrian’s Wall; this was unsuccessful. MARCUS AURELIUSFifth of the Five Good Emperors308610017208500Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161-180 CE. He is known as the “philosopher-emperor” because he was very interested in classical philosophy. He even wrote his own philosophical textbook. Under Marcus Aurelius’ rule, Rome expanded even further as it moved into central Europe. Unlike his predecessors, Marcus Aurelius is remembered as much for his time as emperor as he is for his contributions to philosophy. ................
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