Syphax
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Syphax (Ancient Greek: Σύφαξ, Sýphax;[1] Punic: 𐤎𐤐𐤒, SPQ)[2][3][4] was a king of the Masaesyli tribe of western Numidia (present-day Algeria) during the last quarter of the 3rd century BC. His story is told in Livy's Ab Urbe Condita (written c. 27–25 BC).[5] He ruled over a territory extending from present day Constantine to Fez.[6]
This article is about the ancient king of the Masaesyli. For the mythological figure, see Sufax. For the genus of fossil spiders, see Syphax (spider). For the Tunisian airline, see Syphax Airlines.
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Syphax | |
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King of the Masaesyli | |
Reign | c. 215 – c. 203 BCE |
Successor | Vermina |
Died | Tivoli, Roman Republic |
Spouse | Sophonisba |
Issue | Vermina Tanakwa |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Masaesyli |
Battles/wars | Second Punic War |
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