Nerva, born Marcus Cocceius Nerva, reigned as Roman Emperor from 96 to 98 AD. He is known as the first of the Five Good Emperors, a period noted for its stability and prosperity. Nerva's accession to the throne marked the end of the tyranny of Domitian. He initiated policies of reform, including measures to improve the living conditions of the poor and restore the authority of the Senate. Despite his short reign, Nerva's legacy as a benevolent and fair ruler set the tone for the era of the Five Good Emperors and laid the groundwork for the Pax Romana, a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
