Rome had varying influence and control of parts of Spain for a couple of centuries from 218 BCE before Rome actually gained control of the Iberian Peninsula in 19 BCE during Augustus' principate.
After the Carthaginian defeat by Rome in 202 BCE, he took political control: 200-196 BCE.
Twelve Tables 450 BCE Battle of Zama 202 BCE Carthage destroyed 146 BCE.
A 3rd Century BCE struggle between Rome and Carthage for control of the Western Mediterranean.
Rome initially acquired Sicily which is located outside of Italy, after the First Punic Water during the period of 241 BCE.
There was sporadic fighting over Carthage's attempt to control Sicily from 480 BCE, however this was replaced by Rome's move into the island in 264 BCE when the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage began.
He had assume dictatorial control over Rome
Rome gained control of territory outside of Italy during the 3rd century BCE, particularly following the Punic Wars against Carthage (264-146 BCE). The First Punic War (264-241 BCE) resulted in Rome acquiring Sicily, its first province outside Italy. Subsequent victories expanded Roman influence further into the Mediterranean, including the establishment of provinces in Spain and North Africa. By the end of the 2nd century BCE, Rome had solidified its dominance over significant territories beyond the Italian Peninsula.
Rome was conquered in 530
Carthage was destroyed in 146 BCE, leaving Rome the dominant power in the Western Mediterranean.
146 BCE.
31 BCE.