Scipio africanus biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus |
| Date of Birth | 236 BC |
| Place of Birth | Rome |
| Date of Death | 183 BC |
| Place of Death | Lainate, Italy |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Roman Republic |
| Education | Military training, political education |
| Profession | General, Statesman |
| Years of Activity | c. 218 BC - 183 BC |
| Brief Information | Scipio Africanus was a Roman general and statesman who led the Roman Republic to victory against Carthage in the Second Punic War. His decisive victory at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC ended Hannibal's invasion of Italy and secured Roman dominance in the Western Mediterranean. He is considered one of the most important military commanders in Roman history. |