Scipio Aemilianus
Roman politician and general (185–129 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Scipio Aemilianus?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with Scipio Africanus.
For other individuals named Publius Cornelius Scipio, see Publius Cornelius Scipio (disambiguation).
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Aemilianus (185–129 BC), known as Scipio Aemilianus or Scipio Africanus the Younger, was a Roman general and statesman noted for his military exploits in the Third Punic War against Carthage and during the Numantine War in Spain. He oversaw the final defeat and destruction of the city of Carthage. He was a prominent patron of writers and philosophers, the most famous of whom was the Greek historian Polybius. In politics, he opposed the populist reform program of his murdered brother-in-law, Tiberius Gracchus.
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Quick Facts Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Aemilianus, Born ...
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Aemilianus | |
---|---|
Born | 185 BC |
Died | 129 BC (aged 55–56) |
Nationality | Roman |
Occupation(s) | General and statesman |
Office | Consul (147, 134 BC) |
Spouse | Sempronia |
Relatives | Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus (father) Scipio Africanus (adoptive grandfather) Ti. Gracchus (brother-in-law) |
Military career | |
Rank | Proconsul |
Wars | Third Punic War • Battle of the Port of Carthage • Second Battle of Nepheris • Siege of Carthage Numantine War • Siege of Numantia |
Awards | Mural Crown Grass Crown 2 Roman triumphs |
Close