[1] Mauretanian king, 110-181 BC
B.I, Mauretanian king c. 110-81 BC: in the Jugurthine war was initially concerned about foedus and amicitia with Rome, then allied himself with his father-in-law, Jugurtha (Sall. Iug. 80,3-6). After assuming command against Jugurtha in 107 Marius made contact with B., who was at the same time negotiating with Jugurtha; B. betrayed the latter in 105 (Sall. Iug. 105,1-108,2; 112,1-113,7) [1. 178], justified his o…