Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: 0247 BC
Birthplace: Carthage, Tunisia
Died: 0183 BC
Hannibal, a Carthaginian general and statesman, gained renown for his leadership during the Second Punic War against the Roman Republic. He led Carthaginian forces to victory in notable battles like Ticinus, Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae, employing strategic planning and military tactics. Hannibal’s keen understanding of both his own and his opponent’s strengths and weaknesses enabled him to conquer and form alliances with various Italian cities. Despite his achievements, he was ultimately defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Zama, signaling the war’s conclusion.
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