answersLogoWhite

0

Was scipio africanus black

Updated: 8/22/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Best Answer

No, the Scipios were an established Roman patrician family. Don't be misled by his surname, Africanus. Africanus was an honorific name given to him after he defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama, which was in Africa.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

No he was not. He was "standard" Roman from Italy.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Was scipio africanus black
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where was Scipio from?

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus aka Scipio Africanus aka Scipio the Elder aka Africanus the Elder 236-183 BCE, born Rome. Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus aka Scipio Aemilianusaka Scipio Africanus the Younger 185 - 129 BC, born Rome.


When did Scipio Africanus die?

Scipio Africanus died 183 BC .


When did Scipio Africanus rule?

Scipio Africanus was elected consul in 205BC


When did Scipio Africanus Jones die?

Scipio Africanus Jones died in 1943.


When was Scipio Africanus Jones born?

Scipio Africanus Jones was born in 1863.


Scipio Aemilianus and Scipio Africanus related?

Under Roman law, yes they were related. Scipio Aemilianus was the adopted grandson of Scipio Africanus.


What is Scipio Africanus's birthday?

Scipio Africanus was born on June 20, 236 BC.


Who was the hero of the Second Punic War?

Scipio Africanus.


What does the name Scipio Africanus mean?

Scipio is the name of his father and Africanus means 'defeater of Africa'


Was Scipio male or female?

Scipio Africanus was male.


Who was the father of Scipio Africanus?

Publius Cornelius Scipio.


Who was the roman general that conquered Gaul?

Scipio Africanus