Nerva

Works Cited

"Nerva." Nerva. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2015.

Wend, David. "Nerva." Roman Emperors. N.p., n.d. Web.

Children?

Nerva never had any children. He adopted the governor of Upper Germany, Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, as his heir. (Nerva).

What was his Previous Occupation?

Nerva held a series of official positions.

• Vespasian chose him to be his colleague as consul in AD 71.
• He was chosen to be consular colleague to Domitian.

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Accomplishments

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• Nerva granted an amnesty to those who had been banished from Rome by Domitian; and their properties were restored to them.
• He had storehouses built for grain, and aqueducts repaired.

Adopted or a 'natural son'?

Nerva was a 'natural son.' His aunt was a great-granddaughter of Tiberius.

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Time of Rule

96-98 A.D.

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Background

• Was born Marcus Cocceius Nerva on November 8th, 30 A.D.
• Belonged to a senatorial family.
• Became emperor after Domitian.

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Did Nerva Positively Impact Rome? Part 2.

• Despite his relatively short reign of only sixteen months and his tendency to consult the Senate on all policy-making decisions, he did much to stabilize the empire.
• He dedicated a new forum that had been begun by Domitian- named in his honor, Forum Nerva.

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Did Nerva Positively Impact Rome? Part 1.

Yes. He was one of the very few, perhaps even the only emperor, who could claim ¨I have done nothing as emperor that would prevent my laying down the imperial office and returning to private life in safety.¨ (Nerva).