Trajan
Americannoun
noun
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One section of the exhibition consists of portrait busts of emperors such as Trajan and Hadrian grouped with their nearest and dearest—wives and designated followers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
That inspired Lathrop to reference one of his favorite architectural creations, the Roman Arch of Trajan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
Trajan Langdon, New Orleans Pelicans general manager: Langdon was mentioned almost immediately as a candidate for the Wizards as soon as Sheppard was let go.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
The ruins of Timgad dated back to around the 1st century, when Emperor Trajan established a town for retired veterans of Rome’s imperial army.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2022
In 150, under Trajan, Damascus became a Roman provincial city.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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