Malchus

Carthaginian general and statesman

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Born: 6th century BCE
Died: 6th century BCE
Place of death: Carthage
Occupation: military officer
Positions held: monarch of Carthage(until -0550)
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1.Stated in The life and death of Carthage. A survey of Punic history and culture from its birth to the final tragedy
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Malchus was a Carthaginian general and statesman in the 6th century BCE. It was under his tenure that the systematic conquest of the rest of coastal North Africa by Carthage began.

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Sex or gender: male
Floruit: 6th century BCE

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