Bomilcar
Carthaginian commander in the war against Agathocles
About Bomilcar
Lived 400 BC – 308 BC. Bomilcar was a politician and military officer.
Bomilcar (, ) was a Carthaginian commander in the war against Agathocles of Syracuse, who invaded Africa in 310BC.
In the first battle with the invaders, his colleague Hanno was killed and, according to Diodorus, Bomilcar permitted the enemy to succeed on the field with the hope that his frightened countrymen would permit him to become tyrant of Carthage. In 308BC, after many delays and misgivings, he attempted to seize the government with the aid of 500 citizens and a number of mercenaries, but his followers were induced to desert him by promises of pardon. He himself was taken and crucified.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bomilcar?
Carthaginian commander in the war against Agathocles
When was Bomilcar born?
Bomilcar was born in 400 BC.
When did Bomilcar die?
Bomilcar died in 308 BC in Carthage.
What was Bomilcar's occupation?
Bomilcar was a politician and military officer.
What nationality was Bomilcar?
Bomilcar's recorded nationality: Ancient Carthage.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bomilcar (4th century BC)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bomilcar. https://biography.guide/bomilcar/
MLA: "Bomilcar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bomilcar/.
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