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What age was Hannibal taken to Spain by his father?
Hannibal was only in his early 20s when he went to Spain. He became king at the death of his father when he was just 18.
How old was Hannibal when he was in command of Spain?
Well, Hannibal was never in command of spain. Spain is a present day country. He was a Carthaginian, and the Carthaginians conquered part of the Iberian Peninsula (present day Spain). He was in command his whole adult life. He was 29 when the Second Punic War started, which is the time for which he is famous.
Who commanded the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal commanded the expeditionary force in Italy, and was recalled to defend the homeland when Roman general Scipio invaded North Africa. There were other commanders in Spain, North Africa and Sicily.
What age did Hannibal go to war?
Hannibal was only twenty-five years old when he first went to war against the Romans in Spain.
Did Hannibal Barca have any siblings?
He had two brothers --Hasdrubal who commanded the Carthiginian armies in Spain while Hannibal was in the Roman mainland. Mago (the youngest of his siblings) accompanied Hannibal in the war in Rome but left him for Carthage after the battle of Cannae. He was to return with reinforcements from Carthage, but this never happened. Carthage instead sent reinforcements to Hasdrubal in Spain. Hannibal would never see his brothers alive again --Hasdrubal would lose Spain and dies attempting to join up with Hannibal. Mago dies of his wounds in Sicily when Hannibal is finally recalled to Carthage.
How old was Hannibal when he wa taken to Spain by his dad?
Hannibal was around nine years old when his father, Hamilcar Barca, took him to Spain. This journey occurred after the First Punic War, during which Hamilcar sought to establish a Carthaginian presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Hannibal's early exposure to military campaigns and leadership in Spain significantly influenced his later career as a commander.
How many miles did Hannibal and his army travel after they landed in Spain?
Hannibal did not land in Spain. It was his father who landed in Spain and conquered southern Spain
How old was Hannibal from ancient Rome when he was in command of Spain and its army?
Hannibal was not from Ancient Rome. He was a Carthaginian. He was 25 when he succeed his father-in-law Hasdrubal (who was assassinated in 221 BC) as the ruler and military commander of the territories of his family in southern Spain.
Which country did Hannibal belong to?
The Military leader Hannibal was born in Carthage, now Spain.
What are the names of Hannibal's family?
He has a brother, Hasdrubal. He commanded the cavalry at Cannae. The Surname is Barca.
What is an African Carthaginian general Hannibal?
He commanded an expedition to attack Italy for 14 years.
When was Hannibal taken to Spain?
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