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Also known as Gaius Pescennius Niger Justus, Pescennius Niger Justus

Roman emperor (135-194)

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Reign
9 April 193 – May 194
Predecessor
Didius Julianus
Successor
Septimius Severus
Born
c. 135/140, Roman Empire
Died
194 (aged 53–59), Roman Empire

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name in native language
Gaius Pescennius Niger Iustus
significant place
Syria
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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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