Hasdrubal

American

[haz-droo-buhl, haz-droo-] / ˈhæz drʊ bəl, hæzˈdru- /

noun

died 207 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother of Hannibal).
died 221 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother-in-law of Hannibal).

Hasdrubal British

/ ˈhæzdrʊbəl /

noun

died 207 _bc , Carthaginian general: commanded the Carthaginian army in Spain (218–211); joined his brother Hannibal in Italy and was killed at the Metaurus

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The Roman Legions' S.P.Q.R. banner rises in triumph over Hasdrubal.

From Time Magazine Archive

Annabeth cut down Hasdrubal the Carthaginian, and Jason made the mistake of sheathing his sword.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

‘That rogue with the turkey leg in his mouth,’ Antinous continued, ‘that’s Hasdrubal of Carthage. He has a grudge to settle with Rome.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Hasdrubal, brother of Hannibal, commander in Spain, 80, 83–84; marches to Italy, 84; killed at Metaurus, 85.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

They therefore divided their forces; the consul Gaius Claudius faced Hannibal in Apulia, while Marcus Livius went to intercept Hasdrubal.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

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