king of a small territory in Africa, at first an enemy to the Romans, and ally of the Carthaginians: but Scipio having taken his nephew prisoner, sent him home, accompanied by an honourable escort, and laden with presents; which gave him so high an opinion of the generosity of the Romans, that he went over to them, and assisted them in their conquests in Africa. He was a renowned warrior, and left 44 children, most of whom became illustrious in history.