Juba I of Numidia
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Juba I of Numidia (Reigned 60–46 B.C.)
Juba I (c. 85–46 B.C.) was the son and successor of Numidian King Hiempsal II, the father of King Juba II (25 B.C. – AD 23) of Mauretania, and the grandfather of King Ptolemy of Mauretania (23–40) and Princess Drusilla of Mauretania.
Pompey reinstated Juba I as king in Numidia, and because of this Juba I became Pompey’s ally. During a visit to Rome Julius Caesar insulted him by pulling on his beard.
In 50 BC, the tribune Gaius Scribonius Curio openly proposed that Numidia should be sold privately. Curio became Caesar’s African General, and in 49 BC Juba I slew him. At the same time, there was a counter-invasion by Bocchus II and Sittius. Juba I’s lieutenant Sabura was able to fight him off.
Juba I rejoined Pompey’s Army, but they were defeated at Thapsus. He fled from the Romans and, assisted by a slave, committed suicide.
Sources
- Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars - Caesar.
- Appian, B.C. i. 80.
- Vell, Pat. ii. 54.
- Julius Caesar, Commentarii de Bello Civili
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