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Hannibal Barca's Life in Weeks

Carthaginian general considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. He led his army, including war elephants, across the Alps to invade Italy during the Second Punic War.

0247–0183 Carthaginian Military Commander 3,338 weeks (64 years)

Hannibal Barca's 3,338 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,338
Total Weeks
23,366
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
64
Years

Key Milestones

Age 9 · Week ~468

Accompanied his father Hamilcar to Iberia and swore eternal enmity to Rome

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Became commander of Carthaginian forces in Iberia

Age 29 · Week ~1,508

Crossed the Alps with elephants and invaded Italy

Age 31 · Week ~1,612

Won the Battle of Cannae, one of the worst defeats in Roman history

Age 47 · Week ~2,444

Defeated at the Battle of Zama by Scipio Africanus

Legacy

Crossed the Alps with war elephants and defeated the Roman Republic in a series of brilliant battles, including the devastating victory at Cannae, which is still studied in military academies.

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