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Also Known As Scipio Africanus the Elder • Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus • Scipio Africanus Major
Born 236 BCE
Died 183 BCE • Campania
Title / Office consul (205BC-205BC), ancient Rome
Role In Battle of Zama • Punic Wars • Second Punic War

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