Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (236–183 BCE), also known as Scipio Africanus, Scipio the Elder, and Scipio the Great is a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic.

He is best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle of the Second Punic War at Zama, a feat that earns him the agnomen Africanus, the nickname "the Roman Hannibal", as well as recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history.

An earlier great display of his tactical abilities had come already at the Battle of Ilipa.