Scipio Africanus
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| Cornelius Scipio | |
|---|---|
 Bust of Scipio Africanus the Elder from Pushkin Museum, Moscow. | |
| Consul of the Roman Republic | |
| In office 205–202 BC, – [?] BC | |
| Preceded by | Quintus Caecilius Metellus and Lucius Veturius Philo |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Cornelius Cethegus and Publius Sempronius Tuditanus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 236 BC Rome, Roman Republic |
| Died | 183 BC (aged 53) Liternum |
| Spouse(s) | Aemilia Paulla |
| Children | Publius Cornelius Scipio, Lucius Cornelius Scipio, Cornelia, Cornelia Scipionis Africana |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | The Roman Hannibal |
| Allegiance |  Roman Republic |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Second Punic War Battle of Ticinus Battle of the Trebia Battle of Cannae Battle of Cartagena Battle of Baecula Battle of Ilipa Battle of Utica Battle of the Great Plains Battle of Zama Roman-Syrian War Battle of Magnesia |
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (236–183 BC) [1] was a general in the Second Punic War and a politician of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage.
Scipio won the battle of Zama in North Africa. He got the last name Africanus and became known as one of the best commanders in military history. The battle was a complete disaster for Carthage, who had to beg for peace, and were given humiliating terms by Rome.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ He was also known as Scipio the African, Scipio Africanus-Major, Scipio Africanus the Elder, and Scipio the Great. Plutarch, The parallel lives: the life of Aemilius II.V.
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