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Scipio Africanus the Younger: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Scipio Africanus Minor • Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus • Scipio Aemilianus
Born 185 BCE or 184 BCE
Died 129 BCE • Rome • Italy
Title / Office consul (147BC-147BC), ancient Rome • consul (134BC-134BC), ancient Rome
Role In Punic Wars • Third Punic War

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Engraved shield illustration showing Scipio Africanus the Younger receiving the keys to Carthage from a group of figures, with Roman soldiers and city buildings in the background.
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Silver coin from Carthago Nova, believed to be a portrait of Scipio Africanus the Elder; in the Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, National Museum, Copenhagen.
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