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Defiant king Jugurtha: Rome's North African headache, undone by betrayal.
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Life Journey
Jugurtha was born as an illegitimate son of Mastanabal.
Jugurtha was adopted and educated by his uncle, King Micipsa.
Jugurtha led Numidian cavalry in the Roman siege of Numantia.
Jugurtha cultivated relationships with influential Romans.
Upon Micipsa death, Jugurtha became co-ruler with his cousins.
Jugurtha had his cousin Hiempsal murdered.
Jugurtha besieged and killed Adherbal at Cirta.
Jugurtha repeatedly bribed Roman commanders and senators.
Rome sent Quintus Caecilius Metellus to conquer Numidia.
Jugurtha adopted guerrilla tactics.
Jugurtha allied with his father-in-law Bocchus.
Bocchus betrayed Jugurtha to Sulla.
Jugurtha was executed by strangulation in the Tullianum prison.