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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.