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Hannibal Barca was born in Carthage (present-day Tunisia) in approximately 247 B.C. He was the son of Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca (Barca meaning thunderbolt). After Carthage's defeat by the Romans in the First Punic War in 241 B.C, Hamilcar devoted himself to improving both his and Carthage's fortunes.
View Full Document. After the defeat of Carthage in the First Punic War with Rome (264-241 B.C.) the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca built up in Spain a powerful state and formidable army. ( Barcelona , founded in the 3rd century B.C., is thought to have been named after Hamilcar Barca). His son- in-law and successor, Hasdrubal, founded a capital city New Carthage ( Cartago Nova Cartagena) and continued Hamilcar's work.