Hasdrubal
Americannoun
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died 207 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother of Hannibal).
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died 221 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother-in-law of Hannibal).
noun
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The Roman Legions' S.P.Q.R. banner rises in triumph over Hasdrubal.
From Time Magazine Archive
‘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
Annabeth cut down Hasdrubal the Carthaginian, and Jason made the mistake of sheathing his sword.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Hasdrubal, son-in-law of the conqueror, was the founder of Cartagena, or New Carthage, the centre of Carthaginian rule in Spain, and the wealthiest city of the Peninsula.
From The Story of Seville by C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine) Hartley
Consequently, when Hamilcar died in battle in 229 B. C. he was succeeded in the command by his son-in-law Hasdrubal, who carried on his predecessor’s policy.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Arthur Edward Romilly Boak
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