Adherbal of Numidia

AncientEmperorNumidia-150 — -112

Numidian king executed by Jugurtha.

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Quick Facts

Born

150 BCE

Died

112 BCE

Country

Numidia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score34.9

Adherbal of Numidia — Complete Timeline

112 BC

Siege of CirtaWar◆ Major

Adherbal was besieged in Cirta by Jugurtha's forces. He appealed to Rome for help, but the Senate's diplomatic efforts failed. The siege ended with Adherbal's surrender and execution, leading to the Jugurthine War.

Jugurthine WarSiegeNumidia

Impact: regional

Execution by JugurthaPolitical Action◆ Major

Adherbal, king of Numidia, was besieged in his capital Cirta by his cousin Jugurtha. After surrendering under a truce, he was executed by Jugurtha, along with many Roman and Italian merchants, triggering Roman intervention in the Jugurthine War.

Jugurthine WarExecutionNumidia

Impact: regionaltragic