Plotina

Plotina (Glyptothek, München(

Pompeia Plotina (c.70 - after 123): name of a Roman empress, wife of Trajan.

Life

c.70: born in Nemausus
Between 74 and 86: Marriage to Trajan
97: Trajan adopted by Nerva as caesar
98: Death of Nerva; Trajan becomes emperor
Autumn 102?: Plotina receives the title of Augusta
112: First coins with the legend Plotina Augusta
117: Death of Trajan; there is no will, but Plotina ensures the accession of Hadrian
123 or later: death
Plotina is buried next to her husband in the pedestal of the Column of Trajan
Consecrated as Diva Plotina; in Nemausus, Hadrian dedicates a basilica to her

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