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MARCUS COCCEIUS, a Roman emperor; born in 32 A. D. He twice held the honor of consulship before his election to the dignity of emperor, and was elected by the Senate after the murder of Domitian, Sept. 18, A. D., 96. He displayed great wisdom and moderation, and rectified the administration of justice, and diminished the taxes; but finding himself, on account of his advanced age, not vigorous enough to repress the insolence of the Prætorian Guards, he adopted M.
Ulpius Trajanus, then at the head of the army of Germany, who succeeded him on his death, Jan. 27, 98.
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