Battle of Nicaea

Battle of Nicaea

The Growth of Roman Power in Asia Minor
Location
Nicaea in Anatolia
(modern-day İznik, Bursa, Turkey)
Result victory for Septimius Severus
Belligerents
Forces of Septimius Severus Forces of Pescennius Niger
Commanders and leaders
Septimius Severus Pescennius Niger

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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