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Defeat of Carthage in the Third Punic War
Reforms in the Roman army
Political reforms in Rome
Carthage must be destroyed!" Roman general Scipio, victor and reformer.
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Life Journey
185 BCBorn in Rome
Scipio Aemilianus was born to Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus.
175 BCAdopted by Scipio family
Aemilianus was adopted by Publius Cornelius Scipio.
168 BCPresent at Battle of Pydna
Young Aemilianus witnessed his father decisive victory.
151 BCServed in Spain
Aemilianus served as military tribune in Spain.
150 BCFriendship with Polybius
Aemilianus formed a close friendship with the historian Polybius.
149 BCServed in Third Punic War
Aemilianus served in the Roman siege of Carthage.
147 BCElected consul
Aemilianus was elected consul by popular demand.
146 BCDestruction of Carthage
Aemilianus captured and destroyed Carthage.
142 BCElected censor
Aemilianus was elected censor.
134 BCSecond consulship
Aemilianus was elected consul again.
133 BCDestruction of Numantia
Aemilianus captured and destroyed Numantia.
133 BCOpposed the Gracchi
Aemilianus opposed the reforms of Tiberius Gracchus.
129 BCMysterious death in Rome
Aemilianus died suddenly and mysteriously.