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Hamilcar Barca

Father of Hannibal

CivilizationCarthaginian

Century3rd c. BC

PeriodPunic Wars

RoleGeneral

DeathKilled in battle

LegacyMilitary

Hamilcar Barca was a Carthaginian general active in the 3rd c. BC during the Punic Wars period. Was killed in battle.

Historical Note

Father of Hannibal, Hasdrubal, and Mago. Made his sons swear eternal enmity toward Rome at the altar. Built the Carthaginian power base in Hispania.

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