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The successors of emperors from Nerva through Antoninus Pius were primarily chosen based on a system of adoption rather than direct hereditary succession. Nerva initiated this practice by adopting Trajan, who in turn adopted Hadrian. This continued with Hadrian adopting Antoninus Pius, who then adopted Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. This approach allowed for the selection of capable leaders, focusing on merit and governance rather than bloodlines.

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