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When did Hasdrubal - Barcid - die?
Hasdrubal - Barcid - died in -207.
When was Hasdrubal - Barcid - born?
Hasdrubal - Barcid - was born in -245.
Who was Hannibal's mother and father?
Hannibal's father was Hamilcar Barca, a prominent Carthaginian general and commander during the First Punic War. His mother was unknown by name, but she was likely a member of the Barcid family, which was influential in Carthage. Hannibal was deeply influenced by his father's military ambitions and was reportedly taken to swear enmity against Rome at a young age, instilling in him a lifelong desire to challenge the Roman Republic.
How did Hannibal become the general?
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.
Who were Hannibal barca's children?
Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian military commander, had two known children: a son named Hasdrubal and a daughter named Sophonisba. Hasdrubal was appointed as commander of Carthage's forces in Iberia after Hannibal's defeat in the Second Punic War. Sophonisba, on the other hand, was married to Masinissa, the King of Numidia, as a political alliance between Carthage and Numidia.
