160-104 BC; grandson of Massinissa, son of Mastanabal, who with Micipsa and Gulussa was joint ruler of Numidia. Brought up in the ways of war by Micipsa, in 134 BC he was sent to Numantia as commander of the Numidian archers, slingers and elephants. Owing to his military achievements he enjoyed great popularity and had personal relations with the Roman elite, esp. with Cornelius [I 70] Scipio Africanus; he learned the Latin language (Sall. Iug. 5,4-9,1; 101,6; App. Hisp. 387). At the personal recommendation of Scipio he was adopted by Mici…
Iugurtha(623 words)
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Meißner, Burkhard (Halle/Saale), “Iugurtha”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 19 January 2021 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e529710>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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