Marcus Licinius Crassus

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1. When was Marcus Licinius Crassus born?Circa 115 BC
2. When did Marcus Licinius Crassus die?53 BC
3. Where was Marcus Licinius Crassus born?Rome, Roman Republic
4. What is the career?Military commander, statesman, and arguably Rome's most successful businessman
5. Who was Marcus Licinius Crassus?Marcus Licinius Crassus was a very rich Roman man who became a powerful politician and military leader.
6. How did Crassus become so rich?He bought houses that were damaged by fire, ran a fire brigade that only helped if the owners sold the property to him, and also owned slaves and mines.

Proscriptions: Lists of political enemies declared outlaws, whose property could be confiscated and who could be killed without legal consequence.
Consulship: The highest elected office in the Roman Republic, held by two individuals annually, wielding significant executive and military authority.
Battle of Carrhae: A decisive military engagement in 53 BC where the Roman army under Crassus was annihilated by the Parthian forces.