Hasdrubal Barca

AncientGeneralCarthage-245 — -207

Brother of Hannibal who tried to reinforce him in Italy.

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Quick Facts

Born

245 BCE

Died

207 BCE

Country

Carthage

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)74

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score48.1

Hasdrubal Barca — Complete Timeline

218 BC

Commanded Carthaginian Forces in SpainWar◆ Major

Hasdrubal Barca was left in command of Carthaginian forces in Spain while Hannibal invaded Italy. He defended Carthaginian territories against Roman attacks, including a victory at the Battle of the Ebro River in 217 BC.

Second Punic WarSpainMilitary Command

Impact: regional

208 BC

Defeated at the Battle of BaeculaWar◆ Major

Hasdrubal Barca was defeated by Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Baecula in Spain. Despite the loss, he managed to escape with a significant portion of his army and decided to march to Italy to reinforce Hannibal.

Second Punic WarBattleSpain

Impact: regionaltragic

207 BC

Killed at the Battle of the MetaurusWar

Hasdrubal Barca was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Metaurus in Italy while attempting to join forces with Hannibal. His head was thrown into Hannibal's camp as a sign of defeat, ending the Carthaginian threat to Italy.

Second Punic WarBattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic