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Bocchus II of Mauretania
Volubilis, Morocco
Archival Overview
King of Mauretania who allied with Julius Caesar against Pompeian forces in Africa, reuniting all of Mauretania under a single crown upon his brother Bogud's death.
Biographical Record
Bocchus II ruled eastern Mauretania while his brother Bogud governed the west. During the Roman Civil War, the brothers allied with Julius Caesar against King Juba I of Numidia and the Pompeians, launching a daring invasion of Cirta that forced Juba to divert his army.
In recognition, Caesar rewarded Bocchus with substantial Numidian territory. Following Bogud's intervention in the war between Mark Antony and Octavian, Bocchus annexed western Mauretania, ruling as sole king until his death in 33 BCE, when he bequeathed his prosperous realm to the Roman people.
Key Life Milestones
Capture of Cirta for Julius Caesar
Captured the Numidian capital, securing Caesar's decisive victory at the Battle of Thapsus.
Unification of the Kingdom of Mauretania
Reunified eastern and western Mauretania under unified monarchical rule.
Capture of Cirta for Julius Caesar
Captured the Numidian capital, securing Caesar's decisive victory at the Battle of Thapsus.
Unification of the Kingdom of Mauretania
Reunified eastern and western Mauretania under unified monarchical rule.
Capture of Cirta for Julius Caesar
Captured the Numidian capital, securing Caesar's decisive victory at the Battle of Thapsus.
Unification of the Kingdom of Mauretania
Reunified eastern and western Mauretania under unified monarchical rule.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialMeknes, Morocco