Gaius Laelius
Roman general and diplomat
Years: 234BCE - 155BCE
Gaius Laelius — also Caius Lelius — general and statesman, is a friend of Scipio Africanus, whom he accompanies on his Iberian campaign (210 BCE - 206 BCE; 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 contributes to Scipio's victories.
