He defeated Severus' legate, Virius Lupus, and was able to lay claim to the military resources of Gaul, but although he made Lugdunum the headquarters of his forces, he was unable to win the allegiance of the Rhine legions.
He defeated Severus'legate. He was able to lay claim to the military resources of Gaul. Severus' legate was Virius Lupus. He made Lugdunum the headquarters of his forces. He was unable to win the allegiance of the Rhine legions.