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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