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Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica Corculum

d. 141 BCE · 2nd century BCE · Also known as Scipio Nasica Corculum

Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica Corculum was a Roman statesman and general, consul in 162 and 155 BCE. In his second consulship he defeated the Delmatae and destroyed their stronghold of Delminium, earning a triumph. He later became pontifex maximus and was known for opposing Cato the Elder's call for the destruction of Carthage.

Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica Corculum
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