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Crassus

[ kras-uhs ]

noun

  1. Marcus Li·cin·i·us [li-, sin, -ee-, uh, s], c115–53 b.c., Roman general: member of the first triumvirate.


Crassus

/ ˈkræsəs /

noun

  1. CrassusMarcus Licinius?115 bc53 bcMRomanMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman Marcus Licinius (ˈmɑːkəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?115–53 bc , Roman general; member of the first triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey


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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.

Crassus also placed himself on the list, but after long debates the Senate put an end to all rival pretensions.

He was often heard to say, What pleasure Crassus will have at knowing me in these straits!

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