Hasdrubal the Fair

AncientGeneralCarthage-270 — -221

Hamilcar son-in-law, founded New Carthage.

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Quick Facts

Born

270 BCE

Died

221 BCE

Country

Carthage

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score50.5

Hasdrubal the Fair — Complete Timeline

228 BC

Founding of New CarthagePolitical Action◆ Major

Hasdrubal the Fair founded the city of New Carthage (Cartagena) on the southeastern coast of Spain. This city became the main Carthaginian base in Iberia, serving as a military and economic hub for the Barcid empire.

CarthageIberiaCity Foundation

Impact: regionalconstructive

226 BC

Treaty of the EbroPolitical Action◆ Major

Hasdrubal negotiated a treaty with Rome establishing the Ebro River as the boundary between Carthaginian and Roman spheres of influence in Iberia. This agreement temporarily stabilized relations but later became a flashpoint for the Second Punic War.

CarthageRomeTreatyIberia

Impact: regional

221 BC

AssassinationPolitical Action◆ Major

Hasdrubal the Fair was assassinated by a Celtic slave in his own camp. His death elevated Hannibal Barca to command of Carthaginian forces in Spain, setting the stage for the Second Punic War.

CarthageAssassinationHannibal

Impact: regionaltragic