Marcus Licinius Crassus (Latin: M·LICINIVS·P·F·P·N·CRASSVS In English: "Marcus Licinius Crassus, son of Publius, grandson of Publius") (ca. 115 BC – 53 BC) was a Roman general and politician who commanded Sulla's decisive victory at Colline gate, suppressed the slave revolt led by Spartacus and entered into a secret pact, known as the First Triumvirate, with Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus and Gaius Julius Caesar. One of the richest men of the era, Crassus still hankered for recognition for military victories in the shape of a triumph. This desire for a triumph led him into Syria, where he was killed after the disastrous Roman defeat at Carrhae. Crassus's significance in world history, however, stems from his financial and political support of the impoverished young Julius Caesar, which support allowed Caesar to embark upon his own political career. Biography Marcus Licinius Crassus was apparently

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