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Marcus Licinius Crassus: Quick Facts

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Born 115 BCE
Died 53 BCE
Title / Office consul (70BC), ancient Rome • triumvirate (60BC-53BC), ancient Rome • consul (55BC), ancient Rome • governor (54BC), Syria
Role In Battle of Carrhae • Third Servile War
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