Scipio Africanus (the Elder)

Scipio Africanus (the Elder) was a renowned Roman general and statesman who lived from 236 to 183 BC. He is best known for defeating the Carthaginian general Hannibal during the Second Punic War, notably at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. His strategic brilliance helped Rome gain dominance over Carthage and expand its empire. Scipio's leadership and innovative tactics made him a key figure in Rome's military history, laying the foundation for Rome's future expansion and influence in the Mediterranean.