Italy: Bust of Roman general Scipio Africanus (236 - 183 BCE) Consul of the Roman Republic 205 - 202 BCE, bronze, c. 50 BCE, Naples National Archaeological Museum

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (236–183 BC), also known as Scipio the African, Scipio Africanus-Major, Scipio Africanus the Elder, and Scipio the Great, was a Roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the greatest generals and military strategists of all time.

His main achievements were during the Second Punic War where he is best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle at Zama, one of the feats that earned him the agnomen Africanus.

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