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Hannibal was the new ruler of the Carthaginian territories is southern Spain, which his father, Hasdrubal, had conquered and the commander-in-chief of the Carthaginian army. He provoked the Romans into declaring a war (the Second Punic War, 218-201 B.C.) and invaded Italy. He routed the armies of the Romans and their Italic allies three times. However, he then lost momentum and his Italian campaign came to a dead end. He was recalled to defend Carthage when the Romans attacked her home territory in Tunisia and was defeated by Scipio Africanus in the Battle of Zama in 202 B.C.
Subsequently, Hannibal was elected as the head of Carthage and he tackled corruption and restored the economy of the city. Some of his opponents made allegations against him and the Romans demanded that he be handed over. Hannibal went into voluntary exile. He went to Tyre, Carthage's mother city in Phoenicia, and then to the court of Antiochus III, the king of the Seleucid Empire, where he became a military adviser. He commanded the fleet in the Roman-Seleucid War, but was defeated. Antiochus lost the war and was willing to hand Hannibal over to the Romans. Hannibal fled to the court of Prusias I, the king of Bithynia. He won three battles, one at sea and two on land, in Prusias' war against Eumenes II, the king of Pergamon, who was an ally of Rome. The Romans pressured Prusias to hand Hannibal over to them. Hannibal committed suicide.
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What are some adjectives that describe Hannibal and begin with the letter H?
Hannibal was harsh. Hannibal was harmful. Hannibal was heartless. Hannibal was horrifying.
In what movie is Hannibal lector a child?
Hannibal it was actually Hannibal rising
What Roman general attacked Carthage?
Scipio Africanus.
Is Hannibal single?
No, Hannibal is not single.
Where is the Hannibal Free Library in Hannibal located?
The address of the Hannibal Free Library is: 162 Oswego Street, Hannibal, 13074 0174
Is there a Hannibal Louisiana?
Hannibal is in Missouri not Louisiana
Where did Hannibal die?
Hannibal died in Cartage
What is Hannibal's full name?
Hannibal Lecter?
When did Hannibal Vyvyan die?
Hannibal Vyvyan died in 1610.
Where is the Hannibal Historical Society in Hannibal New York located?
The address of the Hannibal Historical Society is: Po Box 150, Hannibal, NY 13074
Why was scipio so important?
Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.Scipio was important to Rome because he chased, fought and defeated Hannibal and the threat Hannibal posed to Rome.
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.
