Battle of Lyon
Severus crushes Albinus, who claims to be Emperor
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196 in Roman Empire
Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 196.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 196
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February
Battle of Lyon
Helps Severus to victory over Albinus, makes the winning cavalry charge
Death of Claudius Albinus
Death of Claudius Albinus, suicide
Suicide
Surrounded at the Battle of Lyons, his head is displayed in Rome. Death of Claudius Albinus, suicide
Other events (month unknown)
Albinus Declared Enemy
The conflict between Septimus Severus and Clodius Albinus becomes open civil war after their political alliance collapses.
Fall of Byzantium
Byzantium finally surrenders after resisting Severan forces through a prolonged siege.
Invasion of Great Britain
The northern border of Britain is overrun after Albinus returns to Rome
Prefect
Appointed Prefect of the Praetorian Guard
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