Publius Cornelius Scipio was a prominent Roman general and statesman during the Second Punic War. Born in 236 BC, he is best known for his decisive victory over the Carthaginian general Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC, which effectively ended the war and secured Roman dominance in the Mediterranean. Scipio was also known for his military innovations and strategies, which included the use of combined arms and effective logistics. He was later awarded the title "Africanus" for his successes in North Africa, and he played a significant role in shaping the future of the Roman Republic.