Battle of Lugdunum
Septimus Severus defeats Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum and becomes undisputed emperor.
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197 in Roman Empire
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Historical records for Roman Empire in 197
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Army Pay Increased
Septimus Severus substantially increases legionary pay as part of his military reforms.
Battle of Lugdunum
Septimus Severus defeated Clodius Albinus near Lugdunum and became undisputed ruler of the Roman Empire.
Second Parthian Campaign
Septimus Severus begins a major eastern campaign against the Parthian Empire after defeating Albinus.
Soldiers Granted Marriage Rights
Septimus Severus relaxes restrictions on the family lives of serving soldiers and recognizes their marriages more fully.
Suicide
Defeated by Emperor Severus in Gaul & commits suicide
Three Parthian Legions Raised
Septimus Severus creates Legions I, II, and III Parthica for the renewed eastern war.
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