Crassus

Timeline

1. c. -115–-82Rome · LatiumHis father was killed in the conflict between Marius and Sulla. After Sulla's victory, Crassus quickly grew rich by cheaply acquiring confiscated properties, exploiting slave labor, and lending money, becoming one of the wealthiest citizens of the late Republic, and trading lavish gifts for political influence.
2. -73–-71Southern Italy · CampaniaAfter the great slave revolt of Spartacus erupted, Crassus received special command powers, reorganized the troops with harsh discipline, and finally defeated and destroyed the main rebel force in Lucania. Resentment with Pompey over credit for the achievement sowed the seeds of future political cooperation and rivalry.
3. -60–-55Rome · LatiumHe formed a secret alliance with Pompey and Caesar, using his wealth and political network to support Caesar's consular campaign. He later took turns with Pompey and Caesar in holding the consulship and extending their provincial commands, yet always craved military glory to match his wealth and Pompey's martial achievements.
4. -55–-53Carrhae · MesopotamiaAfter becoming governor of Syria he led an army invading Parthia, attempting to replicate Pompey's eastern victories. In the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE, tactical errors left him devastated by Parthian horse archers; he was captured and killed, legend saying he was made to drink molten gold, dealing a heavy blow to Roman prestige in the East.