Marcus Licinius Crassus - Wikipedia
Marcus Licinius Crassus (/ ˈkræsəs /; 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.
Marcus Crassus: the Grisly End of Rome’s Richest Man
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 …
Marcus Licinius Crassus | Triumvirate, Wealth, Military | Britannica
Dec 26, 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 …
Marcus Licinius Crassus - World History Encyclopedia
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.
Death of Crassus: the gory demise of Rome's richest man
Who was Crassus? Marcus Licinius Crassus' fortune, derived largely from property speculation and fire-sale acquisitions during Rome’s frequent urban disasters, had given him near-total control over the …
The Richest Man of Rome Who Was Destroyed by His Own Greed
Jan 4, 2026 · As a politician, Marcus Licinius Crassus contributed to the turning of Rome from a Republic to an Empire. He was the strong statesman who crushed the slave revolt led by gladiator …
Crassus: The Wealthiest Man in History was Roman
Jan 17, 2025 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was more than just Rome’s richest man. He was a complex figure whose political ambition, military service, and personal character merit a more balanced …
Marcus Crassus: The Richest Man in Rome and His Disastrous Downfall
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 …
Marcus Licinius Crassus: Life and Death of Rome’s Richest Man
Jun 21, 2021 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was famous for his military success against Spartacus, his key role in the First Triumvirate, his unprecedented wealth, and his contributions to the urban and …
Marcus Licinius Crassus – The Richest Man in Rome
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.