Battle of Cyzicus (193)
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Battle of Cyzicus (193)
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The Battle of Cyzicus was fought in 193 between the forces of Septimius Severus and his rival for the empire, Pescennius Niger, who was defeated. The battle took place in the context of the Year of the Five Emperors, a tumultuous period in the Roman Empire when Emperor Pertinax was assassinated by the Praetorian Guards. The Praetorian Guards then held an auction for the throne, which was won by Didius Julianus, who became emperor. The auction was unpopular, and Septimius Severus and Pescennius
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Battle between Septimius Severus and Pescennius Niger (193)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cyzicus_(193)
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2024-01-11T16:48:51Z
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