Talk:Trajan
From Academic Kids
>He was born on September 18, 53, in the city of Italica. When he became >emperor 45 years later, he thus became the first Roman Emperor not born in >Italy....
Wasn't Claudius born at Lyon in France?
Yes, but while Trajan came from a provincial family, Claudius's family was of true Italian blood (not to mention the Royal Family!), so Claudius is considered Italian and not provincial because he was born to a pure-blood Italian family in the army camps. Trajan's family was Spanish and was constantly Spanish until his father moved the boy to Italy.
Trajan's "provincial family," the Ulpii, was originally from Italy and settled in Spain not long after the Second Punic War. They had been active in Roman politics for centuries, and I doubt anyone thought too much about Trajan being born outside Italy when he became Emperor. It was no different than if a U.S. President born in California came to Washington to begin his term. No one would say that was "bad" because California wasn't part of the U.S. until 1846.
Trajan's family was active in Roman politics for centuries after his reign, as well. Aurelian's wife was a member of that family. John
Iran/Persia
In the historical context of this article, is it really appropriate to link "Persia" to Iran? -- Jmabel | Talk 06:31, Apr 16, 2005 (UTC)
"Gate of Trajan" or "Trajan's Gate"
The article on John Hunyadi mentions this place (and has a link to it):
- Hunyadi, at the head of the vanguard, crossed the Balkans through the Gate of Trajan, captured Nish, defeated three Turkish pashas, and, after taking Sofia, united with the royal army and defeated Murad II at Snaim.
Could anyone tell me where this gate lies? Adam78 13:03, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC) Maybe there are the IRON GATES the place where the Tajan Bridge wasCristianChirita
