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What agreements did Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus make at the Luca conference?
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Pompey the Great
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At the conference held in Luca in 56 BCE, Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus reached a strategic agreement to solidify their political control and secure long-term military commands.1
The key terms of their arrangement included:
- Consulships: Pompey and Crassus agreed to run for and secure election to the consulship for 55 BCE.1
- Provincial Commands: To match the long-term authority Caesar had established, Pompey and Crassus were to receive five-year commands in the provinces of Spain and Syria, respectively.1
- Caesar’s Command: Caesar’s existing command in Gaul was to be renewed for an additional five-year term.1
By utilizing violence and corruption, the three men successfully achieved these goals in 55 BCE, allowing Pompey to remain in Italy while governing his province through deputies.1