2006-10-01 18:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by Colonel 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
which Scipio do you mean ?
The family Scipio ( plural Scipiones ) was one of the older family in Rome that sat in the senate
You have indeed Publius Scipio Cornelius Africanus the one that defeated Hannibal in the battle of Carthage
A also very well know Scipio is Scipio the Younger = Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus. He is a grandson of Africanus ( Scipio the elder ) the title of Numantinus in his name had he received for putting done the resistance in the Numantine war also known for the conquest of Carthage.
see the link for all the Scipio or Scipiones that are known in the history of Rome
2006-10-02 07:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by general De Witte 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major (Latin: P·CORNELIVS·P·F·L·N·SCIPIO·AFRICANVS¹) (235–183 BC) was a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage, a feat that earned him the surname Africanus, the nickname 'the Roman Hannibal' and recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history.
2006-10-02 08:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus - son of Publius Cornelius Scipio. He saved his father from death when he was only 18 in the battle of Trasimene.
He started his campaign against Hannibal by capturing Hannibal's Spanish base of Cartegena & then defeated 2 Cathaginian generals after which he crossed over into North Africa, forcing the Carthaginian senate to recall Hannibal from the Italian peninsula.
He went on to defeat Hannibal in the Battle of Zama, thereby ending the 2nd Punic war in Rome's favour. For his exploits in North Africa, the Roman leadership bestowed him with the title of Africanus.
2006-10-02 11:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Wikipedia
"Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major (Latin: P·CORNELIVS·P·F·L·N·SCIPIO·AFRICANVS¹) (235–183 BC) was a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage, a feat that earned him the surname Africanus, the nickname 'the Roman Hannibal' and recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history."
Go here for his bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scipio_Africanus
2006-10-02 03:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Roswellfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write his name Scipio, and you will find something by google or something else.
2006-10-02 02:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by mai-ling 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋