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.

Feb 4, 2026 · 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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 7, 2026 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was widely regarded by contemporaries as the wealthiest man of the late Roman Republic, a fortune built on shrewd, and often ruthless, investment.

Jun 21, 2021 · Marcus Licinius Crassus was the richest man in ancient Rome. Read all about his life and how he amassed his fortune but ultimately met a tragic death.

Aug 15, 2025 · Marcus Licinius Crassus (115–53 BCE) emerged from one of Rome’s oldest plebeian families, the Licinii. His father, Publius Licinius Crassus, had held prestigious offices, including …