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One of the Emperor Constantine's nephews was named Hannibalianus. At the time, what would it mean to be named after Hannibal? When in Roman history did Hannibal go from being a bogey-man to someone worthy of respect or admiration?

by /u/GruesomeTheTerrible in /r/AskHistorians

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