247 BC
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| Carthage |
| Roman Republic |
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Events
By place
Carthage
★ By this stage in the Punic War, Carthage has lost to Rome all its Sicilian possessions except Lilybaeum (now Marsala) and Drepanum (now Trapani). Hamilcar Barca takes over the chief command of the Carthaginian forces in Sicily at a time when the island is almost completely in the hands of the Romans. Landing on the north-west of the island with a small mercenary force, he seizes a strong position on Mount Ercte (Monte Pellegrino, near Palermo), and not only successfully defends himself against all attacks, but also carries his raids as far as the coast of southern Italy.
Roman Republic
★ Rome enters into a treaty, on equal terms, with Hiero II, the tyrant of Syracuse.
Births
★ Hannibal of Carthage, distinguished Carthaginian military commander (d. c. 183 BC)
Deaths
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