Crassus

AncientGeneralRoman Republic-115 — -53

Richest man in Rome, member of the First Triumvirate, defeated Spartacus.

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Quick Facts

Born

115 BCE

Died

53 BCE

Country

Roman Republic

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.5

Crassus — Complete Timeline

71 BC

Suppression of Spartacus's RevoltWar◆ Major

Crassus raised and commanded six legions to crush the slave rebellion led by Spartacus. After cornering and defeating the rebels in Lucania, he crucified 6,000 survivors along the Appian Way, ending the Third Servile War.

Slave RevoltSpartacusCrucifixionThird Servile War

Impact: nationaldestructive

60 BC

Formation of the First TriumviratePolitical Action

Crassus allied with Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great to form an informal political coalition known as the First Triumvirate. This alliance dominated Roman politics, advancing each member's interests against the Senate.

Political AllianceCaesarPompeySenate

Impact: global

53 BC

Battle of CarrhaeWar◆ Major

Crassus invaded Parthia without proper support and was defeated at Carrhae. His army was annihilated by Parthian cavalry, and Crassus was killed during negotiations. This disaster marked a major Roman defeat and ended the Triumvirate.

Parthian WarDefeatDeath

Impact: regionaltragic