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Niger

Roman rival emperor defeated by Severus in the civil war.

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Also known as Niger

First appearance: xix that one should avoid being despised and hated

Niger shows up with force in IX: Concerning a Civil Principality. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a historical example of a prince who sustained his rule against external threats by securing the people's loyalty.
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SESeverusALAlbinusMIMaximilian IPJPope Julius IICACaesar AlexanderNINiger

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  • Founders, conquerors, and historical parallels
  • Roman emperors and usurpers

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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