This is the story of Nerva from Emperor till his death.
Summary
TLDRNerva, also known as Nerva Caesar Augustus, was a Roman Emperor from 96 to 98 AD. Born in Nani, near Rome, he came from a politically influential family with a history of consulships. Nerva's reign marked a significant shift as he was the first emperor elected by the Roman Senate. He aimed to restore freedoms suppressed under Domitian but faced financial and military challenges. His adoption of Trajan as successor initiated the adoptive Emperors system, leading to the peaceful Antonine dynasty. Despite mixed historical assessments, Nerva's legacy lies in his establishment of a stable succession that averted civil war.
Takeaways
- 👑 Nerva, also known as Nerva Caesar Augustus, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 96 to 98 AD.
- 👶 He ascended to the throne at the age of 65, following a career under Nero and the Flavian dynasty.
- 🕵️♂️ Nerva played a key role in uncovering the Pisonian conspiracy of 65 AD during Nero's reign.
- 🏛️ He served as Consul in 71 and 90 AD under Vespasian and Domitian, respectively.
- 🏡 Born in Nani, 50 km north of Rome, his family had a history of political influence.
- 👨👩👧 Nerva's father was a Consul under Caligula, and his mother was Sergio Plotilla.
- 🤝 The Nerva family was linked to the Julian-Claudian dynasty through marriage alliances.
- 🔍 His great-grandfather and grandfather held significant positions during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius.
- 🗣️ Nerva was the first Roman Emperor elected by the Senate after the assassination of Domitian.
- 💼 His reign faced financial challenges and military unrest, leading to the adoption of Trajan as his successor.
- ⚖️ Despite being seen as wise by ancient historians, modern views portray Nerva as a weak ruler whose reign nearly led to civil war.
- 🔄 Nerva's legacy includes the establishment of the adoptive Emperor system and the Antonine dynasty, ensuring peaceful transitions of power.
Q & A
Who was Nava and what was his reign known as?
-Nava, also known as Nerva Caesar Augustus, was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 96 to 98 AD.
At what age did Nava take the throne?
-Nava took the throne at the age of sixty-five.
What significant event did Nava play a role in during Nero's reign?
-During Nero's reign, Nava played a crucial role in uncovering the Pisonian conspiracy of 65 AD.
What positions did Nava hold under the Flavian dynasty?
-Nava served as Consul in 71 and 90 AD during the reigns of Vespasian and Domitian, respectively.
Where was Nava born and what was his family background?
-Nava was born in the town of Nani, located 50 kilometers north of Rome. He came from a respected and influential political family, the Coccii.
Who were Nava's parents and what notable positions did they hold?
-Nava's father, Marcus Cocceius Nerva, served as a suffect Consul during the reign of Caligula, while his mother was Sergia Plotina.
What was the significance of the marriage between Cox Air and Lucius Salvia Titianus?
-Cox Air, Nava's sister, married Lucius Salvia Titianus, the brother of the former emperor Otho, linking Nava's family to the imperial family.
How was Nava's family connected to the Julio-Claudian dynasty?
-Nava's family was connected to the Julio-Claudian dynasty through the marriage of Gaius Octavius Lena's brother to Rubellia Bassa, Tiberius' step-great-granddaughter.
What was the historical significance of Nava's election as Emperor by the Roman Senate?
-Nava's election by the Roman Senate marked the first time that the Senate had elected a Roman Emperor.
What challenges did Nava face during his reign?
-Nava's reign was troubled by financial difficulties and his lack of control over the Roman military.
What was Nava's greatest achievement during his reign?
-Nava's greatest achievement was his successful establishment of the adoptive Emperors and the Antonine dynasty, which ensured a peaceful transfer of power after his death.
How did Nava's reign end and who succeeded him?
-Nava passed away due to natural causes just 15 months after taking office. He was succeeded by Trajan, who was deified after Nava's death.
Outlines
👑 Rise and Reign of Nerva
Nerva, also known as Nerva Caesar Augustus, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 96 to 98 AD. He ascended to the throne at the age of 65 after a distinguished career under Nero and the Flavian dynasty. During Nero's reign, Nerva was part of the Emperor's entourage and played a key role in uncovering the Pisonian conspiracy of 65. He later aligned with the Flavians, serving as Consul in 71 and 90 under Vespasian and Domitian respectively. Born in Nani, near Rome, Nerva came from a politically influential family with a history of consulships. His father, Marcus Cosius Nerva, was a consul under Caligula, and his mother was Sergia Plotina. Nerva's lineage included ties to the Imperial Court dating back to Augustus. His reign was marked by a promise to restore freedoms curtailed under Domitian, but it was fraught with financial challenges and military unrest. In 97, a revolt by the Praetorian Guard led to Nerva adopting Trajan as his successor. Nerva died of natural causes after 15 months in office, and Trajan succeeded him, marking the beginning of the Antonine dynasty. Historians have varying views of Nerva, with ancient accounts praising him as wise and modern assessments describing him as well-intentioned but weak, whose reign nearly led to civil war. Nerva's legacy includes the establishment of adoptive emperors, ensuring a peaceful transition of power.
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Keywords
💡Nerva
💡Flavian Dynasty
💡Pisonian Conspiracy
💡Consul
💡Nani
💡Kochi Family
💡Julia Claudian Dynasty
💡Adoptive Emperors
💡Antonine Dynasty
💡Praetorian Guard
💡Civil War
Highlights
Nerva, also known as Nerva Caesar Augustus, was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 96 to 98 AD.
He took the throne at the age of 65 after a long career serving under Nero and the Flavian dynasty of emperors.
Nerva played a crucial role in uncovering the Pisonian conspiracy of 65 during Nero's reign.
He served as Consul in 71 and 90 during the reigns of Vespasian and Domitian, respectively.
Nerva was born in the town of Narni, located 50 kilometers north of Rome.
His father, Marcus Cossutius Nerva, served as a suffect Consul during the reign of Caligula.
Nerva's mother was Sergia Plotilla, and he was born on November 8, either in 30 or 35 AD.
He came from a respected and influential political family, the Coccii.
Nerva's family had held consulships in each generation from the late Republic to the early Empire.
His paternal predecessors had affiliations with the Imperial Court dating back to the reign of Emperor Augustus.
Nerva was proclaimed Emperor by the Roman Senate after the assassination of Emperor Domitian in 96 AD.
He promised to restore freedoms that were restricted during Domitian's rule.
Nerva's reign faced financial difficulties and a lack of control over the Roman military.
In October 97, the Praetorian Guard led by Cassius Longinus revolted, leading Nerva to adopt Trajan as his successor.
Nerva passed away 15 months after taking office due to natural causes and was deified.
Trajan succeeded him as Emperor, continuing the peaceful transfer of power established by Nerva.
Nerva's establishment of adoptive Emperors and the Antonine dynasty ensured stability in the Roman Empire.
Ancient historians regarded Nerva as a wise and reasonable emperor, while modern historians see him as well-intentioned but weak.
Transcripts
Nava also known as never Caesar Augustus
was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 96
to 98.
he took the throne at the age of six to
five after a long career serving under
Nero and the flavian dynasty of emperors
during Nero's Reign he was a part of The
Emperor's Entourage and played a crucial
role in uncovering the pysonic
conspiracy of 65.
later he aligned himself with the
flavians and served as Consul in 71 and
90 during the Reigns of Vespasian and
Omission respectively
Nava was born in the town of Nani which
is located 50 kilometers north of Rome
his father Marcus coxius Nava served as
effect Consul during the reign of
Caligula
37-41 and his mother was Sergio plotilla
while the exact year of his birth is
disputed ancient sources indicate that
he was born on November 8 either in 30
or 35.
he had a sister named Cox Air who
married Lucius Salvia sothoticianus the
brother of the former emperor otho
Nava came from a respected and
influential political family the Kochi
who had held consulships in each
generation from the late Republic to the
early Empire
like Vespasian the founder of the
flavian dynasty never belonged to a
newer Italian nobility rather than the
older Julia claudian line
nerva's paternal predecessors all
bearing the name Marcus coxious never
had affiliations with the Imperial Court
dating back to the reign of Emperor
Augustus 27 BC ad14
his great-grandfather who filled in as
Consul and later resigned in 36 BC
served as governor of Asia in the same
year
in over 21 or 22 nerva's grandfather was
appointed surfact Consul and was
renowned for his close friendship with
Emperor Tiberius
14-37 even accompanying the emperor
during his self-imposed Exile on Capri
from 23 onwards
he passed away in 33.
nerva's father finally attained the
consulship during the reign of Emperor
Caligula
the Kochi family was linked to the Julia
claudian Dynasty through the marriage of
Gaius Octavius Lena's brother of Sergio
plotilla and rubellia baser Tiberius
step-great-granddaughter
on September 1896 A.D a group of
conspirators including members of the
praetorian guard and some of domitian's
former slaves assassinated the Roman
Emperor
Nava who was also a member of the Roman
senate was proclaimed Emperor on the
same day
this marked the first time that the
senate had elected a Roman Emperor
Nava promised to restore the freedoms
that were restricted during domitian's
rule but his short Reign was troubled by
financial difficulties and his lack of
control over the Roman military
in October 97 the praetorian god led by
kaspirus elianus revolted which led
nerva to adopt Trojan as his successor
Nava passed away just 15 months after
taking office due to natural causes and
Trojan succeeded him as Emperor after
being deified
although nerva's personal life remains
shrouded in mystery ancient historians
regarded him as a wise and reasonable
emperor
however modern historians have
re-evaluated his Reign describing him as
a well-intentioned yet-week ruler who
nearly plunged the Roman empire into
Civil War
nevertheless Nava's greatest achievement
was his successful establishment of the
adoptive Emperors and the antonine
dynasty which ensured the peaceful
transfer of power after his death
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