Bocchus, often referred to as Bocchus I for clarity, was king of Mauretania from c. 111 – 80 BCE. He was father-in-law to the Numidian king Jugurtha, [1] [2] with whom he initially allied against the Romans in the Jugurthine War, a lengthy and indecisive conflict. King Bocchus eventually betrayed Jugurtha to the Romans in 105 BCE.

Bocchus I (flourished late 2nd and early 1st centuries bc —died between 91 and 81 bc) was the king of Mauretania in North Africa from about 110 to between 91 and 81 bc; he was probably the father-in-law of Jugurtha, king of Numidia, directly to the east of Mauretania.

His offer of alliance, early in the Jugurthine War, was rejected by Rome. He later joined Jugurtha, receiving western *Numidia as his price. With Jugurtha, he twice nearly defeated C. *Marius (1), but was finally induced by *Sulla to surrender Jugurtha. He became a ‘friend of the Roman People’ and retained part of Numidia.

Bocchus was king of Mauretania from about c. 111-80 bce, often referred to for clarity as Bocchus I. He was father-in-law to Jugurtha, with whom he initially allied against the Romans in the Jurguthine War, a lengthy and indecisive conflict. King Bocchus would subsequently betray Jugurtha to the Romans in 105 bce.

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Bocchus （ *Bo/kxos). 1. A king of Mauretania, who acted a prominent part in the war of the Romans against Jugurtha.

"Bocchus, I" published on by Oxford University Press. king of Mauretania (c. 120–80 BCE), was the first powerful king of Mauretania, the vast region of northwest Africa including everything west of the Muluccha River.

Aug 26, 2023 · King Bocchus II of Mauretania, a significant monarch in the 1st century AD, played a crucial role in maintaining regional stability. Through diplomatic acumen and alliances, he upheld the kingdom’s interests amidst changing political tides, leaving a …

Bocchus (Greek: Βοκχος, Bochos) was a king of Mauretania about 110 BC and designated by historians as Bocchus I. He was also the father-in-law of Jugurtha, with whom he made war against the Romans.

Jan 11, 2022 · King Bocchus I was the next known King of Mauretania. In 110 BC, he was crowned King. The kings who reigned in between aren’t mentioned in history. He was Jugurtha’s father-in-law, and he supported Jugurtha in a struggle against the Romans.