Hannibal (Mercenary War)

For the Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War, see Hannibal.

Hannibal
Died238 BCE
Cause of deathCrucifixion
OccupationCarthaginian general
Known forParticipation in the Mercenary War
PredecessorHanno 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. He is not Hannibal (247–183/181 BC), the commander of the Second Punic War.

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.

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