Juba I of Numidia

AncientEmperorNumidia-85 — -46

Numidian king who fought with Pompey against Caesar.

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Quick Facts

Born

85 BCE

Died

46 BCE

Country

Numidia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.9

Juba I of Numidia — Complete Timeline

49 BC

Alliance with PompeyPolitical Action

Juba I formed a military alliance with Pompey the Great and the Optimates against Julius Caesar. He provided troops and resources to the Pompeian cause, hoping to maintain Numidian independence and expand his influence in North Africa.

Roman Civil WarAlliancePompey

Impact: regional

46 BC

Battle of ThapsusWar◆ Major

Juba I of Numidia allied with the Optimates and fought against Julius Caesar at the Battle of Thapsus. Caesar's forces decisively defeated the Pompeian-Numidian army. Juba's kingdom was annexed by Rome, and he committed suicide to avoid capture.

Caesar's Civil WarBattleNumidia

Impact: regionaltragic