What the records say
- When
- 193
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 40.43° N, 29.72° E
- Description
- battle between Septimius Severus and Pescennius Niger (193)
Battle of Nicaea
Battle between Septimius Severus and Pescennius Niger (193)
The Battle of Nicaea was fought in 193 between the forces of Septimius Severus and his eastern rival, Pescennius Niger. 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.
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