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Mago Barca
Carthage, Tunisia
Archival Overview
Carthaginian general, youngest brother of Hannibal, who commanded the infantry center at the Battle of Cannae and fought Roman armies in Hispania and Italy.
Biographical Record
Mago Barca was the youngest son of Hamilcar Barca. Accompanying his elder brother Hannibal on the legendary march across the Alps into Italy in 218 BCE, Mago played a decisive tactical role commanding the hidden cavalry ambush at the Battle of the Trebia.
At the Battle of Cannae in 216 BCE, Mago and Hannibal personally stood in the center of the crescent line, absorbing the massive Roman legionary assault to execute the greatest encirclement in military history. Sent to the Senate in Carthage, Mago poured out a bushel of gold rings taken from fallen Roman senators. He died of battle wounds at sea while being recalled to defend Carthage in 203 BCE.
Key Life Milestones
Ambush at the Battle of the Trebia
Commanded the concealed cavalry unit that struck the Roman rear, securing Hannibal's first great Italian victory.
Command at the Battle of Cannae
Stood in the infantry center, executing the classic double-envelopment that annihilated eighty thousand Roman soldiers.
Ambush at the Battle of the Trebia
Commanded the concealed cavalry unit that struck the Roman rear, securing Hannibal's first great Italian victory.
Command at the Battle of Cannae
Stood in the infantry center, executing the classic double-envelopment that annihilated eighty thousand Roman soldiers.
Ambush at the Battle of the Trebia
Commanded the concealed cavalry unit that struck the Roman rear, securing Hannibal's first great Italian victory.
Command at the Battle of Cannae
Stood in the infantry center, executing the classic double-envelopment that annihilated eighty thousand Roman soldiers.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialBay of Carthage Memorial, Tunisia