Scipio
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Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major Scipio the Elder, 237–183 b.c., Roman general who defeated Hannibal.
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his adopted grandson Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Minor Scipio the Younger, c185–129 b.c., Roman general: besieger and destroyer of Carthage.
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full name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major. 237–183 bc , Roman general. He commanded the Roman invasion of Carthage in the Second Punic War, defeating Hannibal at Zama (202)
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full name Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Minor. ?185–129 bc , Roman statesman and general; the grandson by adoption of Scipio Africanus Major. He commanded an army against Carthage in the last Punic War and razed the city to the ground (146). He became the leader (132) of the opposition in Rome to popular reforms
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“Congress provided a valuable exemption from the antitrust laws for leagues that bargain collectively for sports broadcasting,” wrote Joseph Di Scipio, Fox Corp.’s senior VP, legal and FCC compliance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Scipio countered with veterans of superior training and experience, who sowed chaos among Hannibal’s soldiers and elephants with well-timed blows and diversions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025
Miles was highly recruited out of Scipio A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, where he led his team to four straight state championships, averaging 18, 25, 30 and 32 points per game.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024
Scipio then attacked Africa itself, forcing Carthage to recall Hannibal to protect the city.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020
They would never have found their way back through the labyrinth had Renzo's footprints not shown them the way: Scipio didn't say a word, although Barbarossa kept cursing and spitting and hitting his back.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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