Battle of Issus (194)
Battle of Issus (194)
| date | 194 AD |
|---|---|
| place | Issus |
| output | Victory of Severus |
| Parties to the conflict | |
|---|---|
|
Troops of Septimius Severus |
Troops of Pescennius Niger |
| Commander | |
| Troop strength | |
| unknown | 20,000+ |
| losses | |
|
unknown |
20,000 |
In the battle of Issus the troops of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus defeated the adversary for the imperial title Pescennius Niger .
The battle
During the turmoil of the Second Four Emperor's Year , both Septimius Severus and Pescennius Niger laid claim to the dignity of emperors. Severus' legions therefore invaded Niger's territory. The armies met at Issus , and the Severi were victorious.
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