Date
0197-02-19
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Archive
Event #867
The Battle of Lugdunum was a decisive confrontation between the forces of Septimius Severus and Clodius Albinus during the Roman civil war for control of the empire. The fighting took place near Lugdunum, a major Roman city in Gaul.
The battle ended with a victory for Severus, solidifying his position as Roman emperor and leading to the downfall of Albinus. This confrontation was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Roman internal conflicts.
The outcome shifted the balance of power in the empire and marked a key moment in the consolidation of Severus's dynasty.
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