Marcus Licinius Crassus (/ ˈ k r æ s ə s /; 115–53 BC) was a Roman general and statesman who played a key role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He is often called "the richest man in Rome". [6] [7] Crassus began his public career as a military commander under Lucius Cornelius Sulla during his civil war.

Jul 25, 2023 · Hungry for power, already overwhelmingly rich and in personal rivalry with the celebrated Caesar and Pompey in Rome, Marcus Licinius Crassus gathered a large army in 53 BC and led it eastwards deep into Parthia. His campaign, which terminated at the Battle of Carrhae, would go down in history as one of utter failure.

Mar 19, 2025 · Marcus Licinius Crassus (born c. 115 bc —died 53) was a politician who in the last years of the Roman Republic formed the so-called First Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Pompey to challenge effectively the power of the Senate. His death led to the outbreak of the Civil War between Caesar and Pompey (49–45).

Nov 5, 2013 · Marcus Licinius Crassus (115-53 BCE) was perhaps the richest man in Roman history and in his eventful life he experienced both great successes and severe disappointments. His vast wealth and sharp political...

Feb 26, 2022 · Marcus Licinius Crassus (115 BC-53 BC) – Rome’s Richest Man – was a member of the First Triumvirate that took over the control of the Roman Republic.

An invading force of seven legions of Roman heavy infantry under Marcus Licinius Crassus was lured into the desert and decisively defeated by a mixed cavalry army of heavy cataphracts and light horse archers led by the Parthian general Surena.

May 27, 2024 · Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115-53 BC) was a Roman general and politician best remembered as the wealthiest man in Rome and for his ignominious defeat and death at the hands of the Parthians. Crassus‘ life and career embodied the power, decadence and deadly rivalries of the Late Roman Republic.

Jun 21, 2021 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was the richest man in ancient Rome. Read all about his life and how he amassed his fortune but ultimately met a tragic death.

Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115 BC – 53 BC) was a Roman general and politician. He commanded the left wing of Sulla's army at the Battle of the Colline Gate. It was he who finally suppressed the slave revolt led by Spartacus. The Third Servile War began with three defeats of Roman armies against Spartacus and his followers. The revolt was ...

Crassus was afraid lest he should march directly to Rome, but was soon eased of that fear when he saw many of his men break out in a mutiny and quit him, and encamped by themselves upon the Lucanian lake.