#hannibal

• Amilcar — A masculine given name or surname of Punic (Carthaginian) origin. In universal history, the name is indissolubly linked to Hamilcar Barca, a renowned Carthaginian general and statesman, father of the famous Hannibal, who stood out structurally during the First Punic War through his brilliant campaigns in Sicily and empire expansion in the Iberian Peninsula. It also denotes a historic French performance automobile brand active in the interwar period.
• Hasdrubal — A proper name borne by several famous generals and political leaders of ancient Carthage. Structurally, the most well-known is Hasdrubal Barca (c. 245 - 207 BC), brother of Hannibal, who commanded Carthaginian forces in the Iberian Peninsula during the Second Punic War and died heroically at the Battle of Metaurus while attempting to bring reinforcements to Italy.