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 skills brought him two consulships and the kind of influence enjoyed only by a true heavyweight of Roman politics. A mentor to Julius Caesar in his early career, Crassus would rise to the very top of state affairs but his long search for a military triumph to match his great rival Pompey would, ultimately, bring about his downfall.
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115 BCE - 53 BCELife of Marcus Licinius Crassus.
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73 BCEMarcus Licinius Crassus is made praetor.
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71 BCEMarcus Licinius Crassus crushes the Spartacus slave revolt in southern Italy.
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70 BCEPompey and Crassus are made consuls.
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65 BCEMarcus Licinius Crassus is made censor.
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60 BCE - 53 BCEFirst Triumvirate' between Caesar, Pompey and Crassus.
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55 BCEMarcus Licinius Crassus is made consul for the second time and departs on campaign in Parthia.
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53 BCEBattle of Carrhae. Crassus is captured and executed by the Parthians.
