Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus

Publius Cornelius Scipio was born into one of Rome's most distinguished families, the Cornelii Scipiones.

At his first battle, the seventeen-year-old Scipio saved his wounded father's life, charging through enemy lines.

Survived Rome's worst defeat at Cannae, where Hannibal destroyed eight Roman legions in a single day.

Helped rally the survivors of Cannae and prevented panicked talk of fleeing Italy or surrendering.

Elected aedile despite being underage, showing the people's faith in the young hero.

Granted proconsular command in Spain to avenge his father and uncle, both killed by Carthaginians.

In a single day, captured the Carthaginian capital of Spain through brilliant tactical planning and audacity.

Defeated Hasdrubal Barca, preventing him from reinforcing his brother Hannibal in Italy.

Won his masterpiece battle, completely destroying Carthaginian power in Spain through tactical innovation.

Elected consul at the youngest legal age, immediately planning the invasion of Africa.

Led his army to Africa despite Senate opposition, beginning the campaign that would end the war.

Destroyed two enemy armies in a single night attack, burning their camps and killing 40,000 men.

Defeated Hannibal in the decisive battle of the war, earning the title Africanus.

Served as consul again, at the height of his fame and influence in Rome.

Died in voluntary exile, bitter at Rome's ingratitude, asking that his ungrateful country not have his bones.