Battle of Nicaea
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forces of Septimus Severus | forces of Pescennius Niger | ||||||
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Septimus Severus | Pescennius Niger |
The Battle of Nicaea was fought in 193 between the forces of Septimus Severus and his eastern rival, Pescennius Niger. Severus defeated his rival, and ended his bid for the Roman Empire the next year at Issus.