Roman Rulers

Nerva

the Reformer

Century1st c. AD
DynastyNerva-Antonine
Reign2 years
OriginItalia
DeathNatural
ReligionPagan

Nerva was a Roman emperor of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty active in the 1st c. AD originally from Italia. Held power for 2 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

First of the 'Five Good Emperors'. Chose Trajan as his successor — adoption over inheritance.

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