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Unexpected Outcome
- Many assumed Pescennius Niger would succeed Julianus, not Septimius Severus.
- Niger's delayed action cost him the throne.
Niger's Rise and Fall
- Pescennius Niger, born in the late 130s AD, rose through the ranks during times of war and plague.
- He gained popularity in Syria for his relaxed approach.
Decisive Action vs. Complacency
- Severus's decisive action and swift march on Rome contrasted with Niger's slow response.
- This urgency played a crucial role in Severus's victory.