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   Gaius Pescennius Niger (c. 135 – 194) was a Roman usurper from 193 to 194 during the Year of the Five Emperors. He claimed the imperial throne in response to the murder of Pertinax and the elevation of Didius Julianus, but was defeated by a rival claimant, Septimius Severus, and killed while attempting to flee from Antioch .

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   Pescennius Niger, rival Roman emperor from 193 to 194. Niger was an army officer who was proclaimed emperor by his legions and was accepted as ruler in all the Asiatic provinces. Septimius Severus, who held power in Rome, marched east and decisively defeated Niger in the Battle of Issus in 194.

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   Learn about the life and career of Lucius Pescennius Niger, who rose from a modest provincial town to become a popular governor of Syria and a rival of Septimius Severus for the imperial throne in 193-194. Find out how he fought against the Germanic tribes, the Parthians, and the Roman soldiers, and why he was defeated and killed.

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6. historycooperative.org › pescennius-nigerRoman Emperor Pescennius Niger | History Cooperative

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   Jul 19, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Pescennius Niger, who claimed the throne of Rome in AD 193 against Septimius Severus. Find out how he fought and lost against Severus in the civil war and was executed by his enemy.

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   Michael L. Meckler. Gaius Pescennius Niger was governor of Syria in the year 193 when he learned of the emperor Pertinax's murder. Niger's subsequent attempt to claim the empire for himself ended in failure in Syria after roughly one year. His life before becoming governor of Syria is not well known. [ [1]] He was born in Italy to an equestrian ...

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   Who was Pescennius Niger?

   • Pescennius Niger, rival Roman emperor from 193 to 194. Niger was an army officer who was proclaimed emperor by his legions and was accepted as ruler in all the Asiatic provinces. Septimius Severus, who held power in Rome, marched east and decisively defeated Niger in the Battle of Issus in 194.

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   Who was Atlas Gaius Pescennius Niger?

   • Atlas Gaius Pescennius Niger was governor of Syria in the year 193 when he learned of the emperor Pertinax's murder. Niger's subsequent attempt to claim the empire for himself ended in failure in Syria after roughly one year.

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   How did Pescennius Niger die?

   • The history of Pescennius Niger came to an end in the city. Gaius Pescennius Niger died in 194 CE. The emperor was captured when he tried to flee to Parthia. His head was cut off and then sent to Severus. This is how Herodian describes the usurper’s death: Mounting a good horse, Niger fled with a few companions to Antioch.

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   How did Pescennius Niger fight Severus?

   • Pescennius Niger, realizing his weak military resources, decided to be aggressive and dynamic. He sent troops to Thrace, where they defeated part of Severus’ army at Perinthus (oday’s European part of Turkey). Severus’ forces were led by Lucius Fabius Cilo.

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   Dec 9, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Gaius Pescennius Niger, who proclaimed himself emperor in 193 CE during the \"Year of the Five Emperors\". Find out how he fought against Septimius Severus, who eventually defeated and killed him.

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    Learn about the life and reign of Gaius Pescennius Niger, one of the rivals of Septimius Severus for the throne of Rome in AD 193-194. Find out how he rose to power, fought against Severus, and met his fate.