Battle of Nicaea
| Battle of Nicaea | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Growth of Roman Power in Asia Minor | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
| forces of Septimius Severus | forces of Pescennius Niger | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Septimius Severus | Pescennius Niger | ||||
The Battle of Nicaea was fought in 193 between the forces of
Asia Minor. Severus defeated his rival, and ended his bid for the Roman Empire the next year at Issus
.
Background
The battle took place in the context of the
Syria (as well as Clodius Albinus, the governor of Britain) all claimed the Roman imperial throne after the auction. [citation needed
]
Severus marched to Rome and had Didius decapitated, then marched to meet Pescennius in battle. Severus had previously defeated Pescennius at the Battle of Cyzicus (193) in Asia Minor.[2]
See also
- List of Roman wars and battles
References
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