Scipio Africanus

Politician

2024 – 1969

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Who was Scipio Africanus?

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, also known as Scipio the African, Scipio the Elder, and Scipio the Great was a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle of the Second Punic War at Zama, a feat that earned him the agnomen Africanus, the nickname "the Roman Hannibal", as well as recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history. An earlier great display of his tactical abilities had come already at the Battle of Ilipa.

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Born
Mar 29, 2024
Rome
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  • Roman Republic
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  • Rome
Died
Dec 31, 1969
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on July 23, 2013

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