Laelius

Laelius in Roman Biography

Laelius, lee'le-us, (Caius,) surnamed Nepos, an eminent Roman general. He had a high command under Scipio Africanus in the expedition against Spain in 210 B.C. In 205 he gained a victory over Syphax in Africa, for which he received a crown of gold. He was elected praetor in 197, and consul in 190. His notes furnished Polybius with materials for his...

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Gaius Laelius in Wikipedia

Gaius Laelius, general and statesman, was a friend of Scipio Africanus, whom he accompanied on his Iberian campaign (210 BC - 206 BC; the Roman Hispania, comprising modern Spain and Portugal). His command of the Roman fleet in the attack on New Carthage and command of the Roman-Numidian cavalry at Zama contributed to Scipio's victories. Backgrou...

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Laelius in Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities

The friend of Scipio Africanus the elder. He fought under the latter in almost all his campaigns. He was consul B.C. 190....

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