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Lacumazes of Numidia
Cirta, Algeria
Archival Overview
Young Massylian King installed by Mezetulus who, upon the triumphant return of his cousin Massinissa, was pardoned and lived out his life honored at the royal court.
Biographical Record
Lacumazes was the younger son of King Oezalces of the Massylii Numidians. Following the death of his brother Capussa in 206 BCE, the rebel general Mezetulus placed the boy Lacumazes on the throne as a royal figurehead.
When his cousin Massinissa returned from Hispania to reclaim the Massylian ancestral patrimony, Lacumazes and his guardians attempted to flee towards Carthage to seek refuge.
Key Life Milestones
Elevation to the Massylian Throne
Proclaimed king of the eastern Numidian tribes during the dynastic interregnum.
Royal Reconciliation with Massinissa
Entered into fraternal reconciliation with Massinissa, consolidating royal family unity.
Elevation to the Massylian Throne
Proclaimed king of the eastern Numidian tribes during the dynastic interregnum.
Royal Reconciliation with Massinissa
Entered into fraternal reconciliation with Massinissa, consolidating royal family unity.
Elevation to the Massylian Throne
Proclaimed king of the eastern Numidian tribes during the dynastic interregnum.
Royal Reconciliation with Massinissa
Entered into fraternal reconciliation with Massinissa, consolidating royal family unity.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialConstantine, Algeria