Hannibal (Punic: 𐤇‬𐤍𐤁‬𐤏‬𐤋‬, ḤNBʿL;^[1] died 238 BCE) was a Carthaginian general who took part in the Mercenary War between Carthage and rebelling mercenaries. He is not Hannibal (247–183/181 BC), the commander of the Second Punic War.

During this war, he replaced Hanno II the Great as a commander of the Carthaginian army. He took part in a successful campaign against some rebel cities, along with Hamilcar Barca. During the Siege of Tunis, he was captured during a night raid and crucified, along with some other high-ranking Carthaginians. He was known as an enemy to Rome.

• Hannibal (given name)

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