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Hannibal was the son of Hamilcar Barca, the main Carthaginian commander in the First Punic War and a member of a military family, the Barcids (the Barca). He also became the ruler of the Barcid possessions in southern Spain.
Hamilcar Barca embarked on an expedition to Spain (while Hanno the Great invaded Libya) to improve the fortunes of both Carthage and his family. Hamilcar conquered southern Spain. The Carthaginian territories in Spain were the possession of the Barcids. When Hamilcar Barca died his son-in-law, Hasdrubal the Fair, succeeded him as ruler in and strategos (military leader) in Spain. He was in turn succeeded by Hannibal, his brother-in-law and Hamilcar's son.
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Who was the great general of Carthage?
Hannibal was the Great General Of Carthage.
What Roman general attacked Carthage?
Scipio Africanus.
What was ancient general Hannibal's full name?
Hannibal Barca
Was Hannibal barca a good leader?
Hannibal was a determined and skilful general
Who was a better general between Alexander and Hannibal?
A reported conversation between Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, discussing the best general of all times: Hannibal: The best three were Alexander, Pyrrhus, Hannibal, in that order. Scipio: (not mentioned but expecting to be ahead of Hannibal): And what if I hadn't defeated you? Hannibal: Then Hannibal would have been first.
Who was the general who used elephants during the Punic Wars?
Hannibal was the Carthaginian general in question. Hannibal led both his troops and his elephants over the Alps and into Italy during the Second Punic War.
Who was Hannibal of Carthage's Father?
The Carthaginian General Hannibal's father was Hamilcar Barca.
Was Hannibal the general from Carthage?
yes
Who was the general that led Carthaginians?
Hannibal.
Was Hannibal a Roman general?
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What did the roman Hannibal do?
There was no Roman Hannibal. Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who invaded Italy by crossing the Alps during the second Punic War.
Was Hannibal a Roman?
No. Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who led an invasion of the Roman Republic in 218 BC.
