Viriathus (Second Punic War)
3rd century BCE Carthaginian army leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Viriathus (supposedly died 216 BC) was a leader of Gallaecian and Lusitanian mercenaries in the Carthaginian army during the Second Punic War, according to Silius Italicus's poem Punica.[1]
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Viriathus | |
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Native name | Viriato, Viriathus |
Born | Lusitania/Gallaecia |
Died | Cannae |
Allegiance | Carthage |
Years of service | 218-216 BC |
Battles/wars | Second Punic War |
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