Hannibal (Mercenary War)
Hannibal | |
|---|---|
| Died | 238 BCE |
| Cause of death | Crucifixion |
| Nationality | Carthaginian |
| Occupation | Carthaginian general |
| Known for | Participation in the Mercenary War |
| Predecessor | Hanno II the Great |
Hannibal (Punic: 𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋, ḤNBʿL; died 238 BCE) was a Carthaginian general who took part in the Mercenary War between Carthage and rebelling mercenaries.
During this war, he replaced Hanno II the Great as a commander of the Carthaginian army. He took part in a successful campaign against some rebel cities, along with Hamilcar Barca. During the Siege of Tunis, he was captured during a night raid and crucified, along with some other high-ranking Carthaginians. He was known as an enemy to Rome.