Crassus
Marcus Li·cin·i·us [li-sin-ee-uhs], /lɪˈsɪn i əs/, c115–53 b.c., Roman general: member of the first triumvirate.
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Afterwards five deputies of the Romans came, then an army, and the consul Publius Crassus.
Poor Crassus found, however, that to be a sleeping partner in a concern was quite a dangerous position.
M. Licinius Crassus became one of his ablest lieutenants, and it was then that Cn.
History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 | Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.Crassus also placed himself on the list, but after long debates the Senate put an end to all rival pretensions.
History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 | Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.He was often heard to say, What pleasure Crassus will have at knowing me in these straits!
History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 | Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.
British Dictionary definitions for Crassus
/ (ˈkræsəs) /
Marcus Licinius (ˈmɑːkəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?115–53 bc, Roman general; member of the first triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey
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