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Mathos

Amazigh (Berber) military officer, d. 237 BC

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Also known as Amazigh officer Mathos

Died: 237 BCE
Birthplace: Libya
Place of death: Carthage
Citizenship: Ancient Carthage
Occupation: military officer
, condottiero
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Mathos was a Libyan from the North African possessions of Carthage and was recruited into the Carthaginian Army during the First Punic War at some point prior to 241 BC. Mathos's date of birth is unknown, as are most details of his activities prior to his coming to prominence as a low-ranking officer in 241 BC.

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772/502007 · 2007 film

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Participated in conflict: First Punic War
Mercenary War
Manner of death: capital punishment
Cause of death: death by torture

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