person
Masinissa
Masinissa (c. 238-148 BC), king of the Numidians and Rome's ally against Carthage in the Second Punic War; grandfather of Jugurtha, Adherbal, and Hiempsal.
Reading notes
- The Jugurthine War §5 Masinissa
Masinissa (c. 238-148 BC), king of the Numidians who deserted Carthage for Rome, helped win Zama, and was rewarded with a great kingdom; grandfather of the rival princes.