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Battle of Lugdunum
197
19 February 197
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war or event

Wars of Emperor Severus

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Emperor Septimius Severus defeated Pescennius Niger in the east at Issus (194), then turned west and treacherously revoked his previous recognition of Decimus Clodius Albinus in Gaul. Severus crossed the Alps with a large army and a bitter mid-winter battle at Lugdunum (modern Lyon) saw Albinus defeated and take his own life, giving Severus control in the west.


   
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