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Hasdrubal , d. 221 BC, Carthaginian general. He fought under his father-in-law, Hamilcar Barca , in Africa and in Spain, where he succeeded (229 or 228 BC) Hamilcar as general. He increased the empire in Spain, where he founded Carthago Nova (modern Cartagena). By treaty with Rome (226 BC), he fixed the northern boundary of Carthaginian Spain at the Ebro River.

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Hasdrubal Barca

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Hasdrubal Barca Name of two Carthaginian generals. The Elder (d.221 bc) expanded Carthaginian power, and founded Cartagena, Spain. The Younger (d.207 bc) was the son of Hamilcar Barca and the brother of Hannibal. He took command in Spain when Hannibal went to Italy. After defeat there, he fled to Italy, where he died in battle.
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