On 19 February 197 AD Septimius Severus clashed with his former ally Clodius Albinus near Lugdunum in Gaul. In the initial fighting, Clodius Albinus troops forced the forces of Septimius Severus into retreat, during which Severus fell off his horse, his death was imminent but he was saved the last moment by few loyal soldiers who stayed behind to protect him. But Albinus' success was short-lived. The Severan cavalry appeared under the command of Laetus, and Albinus' army was routed. The battlefield was strewn with bodies, and Severus' victorious troops were allowed to vent their anger by sacking Lugdunum. Albinus committed suicide shortly after.
WI Severus was killed then? Would Albinus had secured the Purple or he would face new rebellions from remote provinces?
WI Severus was killed then? Would Albinus had secured the Purple or he would face new rebellions from remote provinces?