Hasdrubal Barca

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Hasdrubal Barca Name of two Carthaginian generals. The Elder (d.221 bc) expanded Carthaginian power, and founded Cartagena, Spain. The Younger (d.207 bc) was the son of Hamilcar Barca and the brother of Hannibal. He took command in Spain when Hannibal went to Italy. After defeat there, he fled to Italy, where he died in battle.

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Hasdrubal (207 BCE)

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