Search results
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".
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...
Marcus Licinius Crassus 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). Crassus fled.
Apr 4, 2021 · For Marcus Licinius Crassus, the first year in Syria proved to be a lucrative one. He was able to acquire the vast wealth of the region and, what is more important, achieved several military victories.
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.
Jan 1, 2023 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was a highly influential and successful figure in Ancient Rome, known for his wealth and power. His diverse business ventures, including silver mining and real estate speculation, contributed to his status as the wealthiest man in the Roman Republic.
Jun 21, 2021 · Marcus Licinius Crassus is a name that stands out in Roman history. As Rome's richest man, his life story revolved around wealth, power, and, ultimately, a tragic death. His journey began in the early life stages of the Roman Republic and led to his becoming a central figure in Roman politics alongside Julius Caesar and
Marcus CRASSUS, whose father had borne the office of a censor, and received the honour of a triumph, was educated in a little house together with his two brothers, who both married in their parents' lifetime; they kept but one table amongst them; all which, perhaps, was not the least reason of his own temperance and moderation in diet.
Jun 11, 2019 · In 60 B.C. Marcus Licinius Crassus was one of the most powerful men in Rome. A military commander who crushed a slave rebellion, Crassus had become a respected orator, patron, and politician...
May 11, 2018 · Marcus Licinius Crassus Dives (ca. 115-53 B.C.) was a Roman politician and member of the First Triumvirate, for which he provided financial backing. He spent much of his political career in frustrated rivalry with Pompey. Crassus was descended from a long line of distinguished senators.
