🪷 Emperor Trajan (born 18 September 53 AD - died 8 August 117 AD) became emperor on 28 January 98 AD upon the death of #Nerva January 27th. Without #Trajan and his wife #Plotina, #Hadrian might not have become Emperor nor #Antinous a god, the last Classical deity. 🪷
🪷 Emperor Trajan (born 18 September 53 AD - died 8 August 117 AD) became emperor on 28 Jan 98 AD upon the death of #Nerva 27 Jan. Without #Trajan and his wife #Plotina, #Hadrian might not have become Emperor nor #Antinous a god, the last Classical deity. 🪷
🪷 Without #Trajan 's wife #Plotina, #Hadrian might not have become Emperor, nor #Antinous a god. Thanks to Plotina's tutelage, Hadrian was well-equipped to become Emperor. We honor her during tonight's #Virgo #NewMoon and seek her guidance in our lives: antinousstars.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-... 🪷
Busts of Hadrian, Trajan and Pompeia Plotina
Busts of Hadrian, Trajan and Pompeia Plotina
Busts of Hadrian, Trajan and Pompeia Plotina
#OTD 117AD #Hadrian assumed control over the #Roman Empire following the death of #Trajan.
According to some sources, Trajan failed to name Hadrian as his successor. Instead, his wife #Plotina signed a certificate to validate his claim, ensuring a smooth transfer of power.
