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Mago Barca (Punic: 𐤌𐤂𐤍 𐤁𐤓𐤒, MGN BRQ; died 202 BC) was a Carthaginian, member of the Barcid family, who played an important role in the Second Punic War, leading forces of Carthage against the Roman Republic in Iberia and northern and central Italy.
Mago (died c. 203 bc) was a leading Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War (218–201 bc) against Rome. He was the youngest of the three sons of the Carthaginian statesman and general Hamilcar Barca.
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Hannibal's father, Hamilcar Barca, was a leading Carthaginian general during the First Punic War. His younger brothers were Mago and Hasdrubal; his brother-in-law was Hasdrubal the Fair, who commanded other Carthaginian armies.
Mago Barca was the brother of Hannibal and a commander in the Carthaginian army during the Second Punic War. He fought in Italy, Spain and Africa, and founded Port Mahon on Menorca.
Sep 8, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Hannibal Barca, one of the greatest military leaders in history. He fought against Rome in the Second Punic War, crossing the Alps and winning several battles, but eventually lost to Scipio Africanus.
Mago Barca placed the remainder of his army on ships in an attempt to take back Cartago Nova. Upon reaching the city with the Carthaginian army, which numbered only a few thousand, Barca's army anchored and disembarked.
Feb 22, 2023 · Hasdrubal Barca was a Carthaginian general who fought against Rome in Iberia during the Second Punic War. He faced the Scipio brothers, who tried to stop his reinforcements for Hannibal in Italy, and won some battles but also suffered defeats.
