Battle of Nicaea | |||||
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The Growth of Roman Power in Asia Minor | |||||
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Forces of Septimius Severus | Forces of Pescennius Niger | ||||
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Septimius Severus | Pescennius Niger |
The Battle of Nicaea was fought in 193 between the forces of Septimius Severus and his eastern rival, Pescennius Niger.[1] It took place at Nicaea in Asia Minor. Severus defeated his rival, and ended his bid for the Roman Empire the next year at Issus.