Hannibals

Hannibals is the plural form of the given name Hannibal. The name has ancient roots and is associated with a variety of historical and cultural figures who have borne it.

The best-known bearer is Hannibal Barca (c. 247–183 BCE), a Carthaginian general who commanded forces against Rome in the Second Punic War. He led campaigns across Spain and Italy, famously crossing the Alps with war elephants and winning notable victories at Trebia and Cannae, before Carthage’s eventual defeat.

In United States history, Hannibal Hamlin (1809–1891) was a statesman who served as the 15th vice president under Abraham Lincoln during his first term, after a career as a senator from Maine. He remained a prominent figure in 19th-century Republican politics.

In modern culture, the name appears in fiction and comedy. Hannibal Buress (born 1983) is an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up and television work. Hannibal Lecter is a fictional psychiatrist and serial killer who appears in Thomas Harris novels and in film adaptations beginning with Red Dragon (1981). Another fictional bearer is Hannibal Smith, the leader of the A-Team in the 1980s television series, renowned for his planning and leadership.

The usage of Hannibal as a name spans ancient history, politics, and contemporary media, reflecting its enduring presence in various cultural contexts.