# Trajan — The Divine Comedy character guide

> Trajan in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Emperor Trajan

**First appearance:** 0091-canto-xx

## Who they are

Roman emperor saved by Gregory's prayers, appears in the Heaven of Jupiter.

## In the story

### [Canto X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-x)

The Roman Emperor depicted in a sculpture showing his justice and humility toward a widow.

### [Canto XX: The Righteous Kings and the Mystery of Grace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-xx)

The Emperor who consoled a poor widow for her son; he is the first light on the Eagle's brow.

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