Marcus Licinius Crassus:The Richest Man in Rome
Presented By: Leo Holtz
Birth
• Born in 115 B.C.• Born a Roman citizen
Sulla’s Civil War 83-82
• Having to escape out of Rome when opposing militants posed a threat to the Republic.
• Sulla must regroup out of Italy.• Crassus is given command of part of the right
wing invading Rome
Sulla’s Civil War 83-82 Cont.
Rise to Wealth and Power
• After Sulla’s conquest and capture of Rome, Crassus is given several opportunities to make a fortune.
• Selling stolen properties and renovating them created Crassus’s immense fortune.
• Stolen slaves were to be sold at a high price, allowing a constant flow of profit.
Political Rise
• Elected to council with his rival Pompy.• Elected for a single year, only allowed to
return to political power after ten years.
Spartacus vs. Crassus
• Slave rebellion started by Spartacus from 73 B.C. – 71 B.C.
• Several failed attempts at silencing the revolts by other famous generals.
• Crassus offers to train and assemble his own army, using his own funds.
• Crassus proved to be harsh, but affective.
Spartacus vs. Crassus Cont.
• Pompey arrives to irradiates Spartacus.• Pompey’s armies take credit and win several
battles, making Pompey famous.
End
Works Cited
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