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Marcus Cocceius Nerva was Roman emperor from 96 to 98 CE and his reign brought stability after the turbulent successions of his predecessors. In addition, Nerva helped establish the foundations for a new golden era for Rome which his chosen successor Trajan would bring to full fruition.
The 5 good emperors were Nerva,Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. How did he become emperor? In 96 AD Hadrian held his first public office as a tribune of Macedonia. He got to power when Trajan died this is because they were cousin and he had the heir to the thrown. (It is said know problem of death before emperor.)