⚔️Battle of Lugdunum 197AD
Septimius Severus’ victory established him as sole ruler after the Year of the 5 Emperors & chaotic civil wars. Rival forces totalled 150,000 troops. The more numerous Severan cavalry won victory. Clodius Abinus’ head was sent to Rome & his family murdered.
Septimius Severus’ victory established him as sole ruler after the Year of the 5 Emperors & chaotic civil wars. Rival forces totalled 150,000 troops. The more numerous Severan cavalry won victory. Clodius Abinus’ head was sent to Rome & his family murdered.
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