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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 of the Parthians.

Crassus‘ life and career embodied the power, decadence and deadly rivalries of the Late Roman Republic. His enormous fortune made him immensely influential, but his avarice and ambition ultimately led to his grisly downfall.

Family Background and Early Career

Born into a prominent senatorial family, Crassus‘ father and elder brother both held the prestigious office of consul.

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However, his father and brother chose opposing sides in the civil war between Sulla and Marius in the 80s BC and were both killed after Marius‘ victory. Crassus himself only narrowly escaped to Spain. [1] After Sulla later prevailed, Crassus ingratiated himself with the dictator and profited greatly from the proscriptions, acquiring c