Much of the wealth accumulated during his reign came from two campaigns against Decebalus, after which he incorporated Dacia into the Roman Empire.
Much of the wealth accumulated during his reign came from two campaigns against Decebalus, after which he incorporated Dacia into the Roman Empire. His modest behavior, as well as that of his sister Marciana and wife Plotina, won him the title optimus princeps. Originally governor of Upper Germany, he undertook an extensive building program, most notably seen in his forum. A Spaniard known for his namesake "column", FTP, who was this "good emperor" ruling between Nerva and Hadrian?
Much of the wealth accumulated during his reign came from two campaigns against Decebalus, after which he incorporated Dacia into the Roman Empire.
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus)