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Roman emperor from AD 98. He conquered Dacia (Romania) in 101–07 and much of Parthia in 113–17, bringing the empire to its greatest extent.

Born in Seville, Spain, he was adopted as heir by the Roman emperor Nerva, whom he succeeded in AD 98. He was a just and conscientious ruler, earning the title Optimus Princeps, the best of emperors. Trajan's Column, erected in the Forum he constructed, commemorates his Dacian victories.

The blue band is lighter than that of the Dutch tricolour. Effective date: 16 August 1972. >>