Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (/ ˈskɪp.i.oʊ /, / ˈsɪp -/, Latin: [ˈskiːpioː]; 236/235– c. 183 BC) was a Roman general and statesman who was one of the main architects of Rome's victory against …

Scipio Africanus combined tactical skill with political ability, and he succeeded where others had failed by defeating Hannibal in open battle. His campaigns set the foundation for Roman imperial …

Scipio was one of the greatest soldiers of the ancient world; by his tactical reforms and strategic insight, he created a new army that defeated even Hannibal and asserted Rome’s supremacy in Spain, …

Roman general noted for his victory over the Carthaginian leader Hannibal in the great Battle of Zama (202 BC), ending the Second Punic War. For his victory he won the surname Africanus (201 BC).

Aug 15, 2025 · Publius Cornelius Scipio, later known as Scipio Africanus, was born in 235 BCE into one of Rome’s most influential families—the Cornelii Scipiones, a branch of the prestigious Cornelii clan.

Jul 4, 2021 · Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus was a Roman general and statesman who saved Rome and defeated Hannibal, laying the foundation for Rome’s overseas expansion.

Sep 23, 2023 · Scipio Africanus passed away in 183 BC, but his legacy endured. He became a symbol of Roman military prowess and statesmanship, his military innovations and strategies leaving an …

Scipio Africanus the Younger (born 185/184 bc —died 129 bc, Rome) was a Roman general famed both for his exploits during the Third Punic War (149–146 bc) and for his subjugation of Spain (134–133 bc).

Dec 19, 2011 · Scipio Africanus is remembered, along with Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar, as one of the greatest military minds of the ancient world. He never lost a single …

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Aemilianus (185 BC – 129 BC), known as Scipio Aemilianus or Scipio Africanus the Younger, was a Roman general and statesman noted for his military exploits in the …