When is Trajan's birthday?

Trajan's birthday is September 18. He was born on September 18, AD 53 in Italica, Ancient Rome.

Who shares a birthday with Trajan?

Famous people who share Trajan's September 18 birthday include Anna Netrebko, Samuel Johnson, Ronaldo, Greta Garbo and Lance Armstrong.

Royalty · Politics · Military · AD 53–AD 117

Trajan — Age & Birthday

Born: 18 September AD 53 · Died: 7 August AD 117 · Age at death: 63

How old was Trajan when he died?

Trajan died aged 63. He was born on 18 September AD 53 and died on 7 August AD 117.

Roman emperor born in Spain whose conquest of Dacia expanded the empire to its greatest extent, commemorated by Trajan's Column

Did you know?He was the first Roman emperor to be born in a province outside of Italy, coming from a town in modern-day Spain.

Quick facts

Date of birth18 September AD 53
Date of death7 August AD 117
Age at death63
Cause of deathStroke
NationalityRoman
BirthplaceItalica, Ancient Rome
Occupationstatesperson, politician, military officer

Editor's Take:

Trajan was remembered by the Romans as optimus princeps, the best of emperors. He was born in Italica in Spain, the first emperor from outside Italy. A seasoned soldier, he was adopted by the elderly emperor Nerva. He conquered Dacia, roughly modern Romania, and its gold paid for great buildings in Rome. Trajan's Column records the war in a spiral of carved scenes. Under him, the empire reached its greatest size. He was also known for his care for the poor.

Key Milestones

98: Emperor – accession
106: Dacia – conquered
112: Trajan's Forum – opened
113: Column – dedicated

Trajan ( TRAY-jən; born Marcus Ulpius Traianus, 18 September 53 – c. 9 August 117) was a Roman emperor from AD 98 to 117, remembered as the second of the Five Good Emperors of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.

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Trajan: Rome's Best Emperor

Roman emperor, 53–117

Trajan was born in Italica, Spain, on 18 September 53.

He became emperor in 98.

He conquered Dacia in 106.

Trajan's Column was dedicated in 113.

Career highlights

98Emperor: accession
106Dacia: conquered
112Trajan's Forum: opened
113Column: dedicated
117Empire: greatest extent

Did you know?He was the first Roman emperor born outside Italy.

Age at death: 63
Years since death: 1909

Family

Father: Nerva, Marcus Ulpius Traianus
Mother: Marcia
Spouse: Pompeia Plotina
Child: Hadrian

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When is Trajan's birthday?: Trajan's birthday is September 18. He was born on September 18, AD 53 in Italica, Ancient Rome.
How old was Trajan when he died?: Trajan died on August 7, AD 117, aged 63.
Who shares a birthday with Trajan?: Famous people who share Trajan's September 18 birthday include Anna Netrebko, Samuel Johnson, Ronaldo, Greta Garbo and Lance Armstrong.

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