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Hiempsal I of Numidia
AncientEmperorNumidia-150 — -117
Numidian king assassinated by Jugurtha.
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Quick Facts
Born
150 BCE
Died
117 BCE
Country
Numidia
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)10
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)42
Legacy (20%)33
Leadership (15%)50
Strategy (15%)45
Total Score36.5
Hiempsal I of Numidia — Complete Timeline
117 BC
Assassination by JugurthaPolitical Action◆ Major
Hiempsal I was murdered by agents of his cousin Jugurtha in his home at Thirmida. This assassination was part of Jugurtha's campaign to seize sole control of the Numidian kingdom, leading to the Jugurthine War with Rome.
AssassinationNumidian SuccessionJugurthine War
Impact: regionaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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