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Juba II
Hippo Regius (Annaba), Numidia
Archival Overview
Scholarly King of Mauretania, raised in Rome by Octavian, who transformed Caesarea (Cherchell) into a jewel of Greco-Roman culture and authored influential treatises on geography, botany, and history.
Biographical Record
Juba II (c. 48 BCE – 23 CE) was the son of King Juba I of Numidia. Taken to Rome as a child following Caesar's victory at Thapsus, he was raised in the imperial household of Octavian (Augustus), receiving one of the most sophisticated classical educations of antiquity.
In 25 BCE, Augustus installed Juba II as King of Mauretania and arranged his marriage to Cleopatra Selene II, daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII. The royal couple built their capital Caesarea (Cherchell, Algeria) into a glorious maritime metropolis adorned with marble theaters, basilicas, and statues. A renowned polymath, Juba wrote encyclopedic works cited by Pliny the Elder and discovered the Canary Islands.
Key Life Milestones
Coronation as King of Mauretania
Installed as client monarch of Mauretania alongside Cleopatra Selene II, establishing Caesarea.
Exploration of the Canary Islands
Discovered the Canary Islands (Fortunate Isles) and Euphorbia resinifera, revolutionizing natural science.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialSidi Rached (Tipaza), Algeria