# Scipio Aemilianus — Dialogues character guide

> Scipio Aemilianus in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Scipio

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman general and statesman, praised for virtue and military success.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xi)

Second Scipio who patiently blockaded Numantia, bearing reproach until the enemy perished by their own swords.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xiv)

Cited as an example of one who bore the sudden loss of his two brothers with courage during his father's triumph.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in a note as 'Scipio'.

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