Cornelia Africana

190 - Born in Circa and the second daughter of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the hero of the Second Punic War, and Aemilia Paulla. She is remembered as the perfect example of a virtuous Roman woman.

121 - Gaius' murder, she retired to Misenum.

154 - After the death of her husband, Cornelia remained unmarried, refusing even the hand of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes of Egypt.