Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115–53 BC)
Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115–53 BC): the richest man in Rome, Caesar’s creditor and guarantor.
To have a politician in his pocket who would repay the debt in influence. Crassus grew rich by buying up property after Sulla’s proscriptions and by property speculation. In 60 BC he formed with Caesar and Pompey the so-called First Triumvirate. He died in 53 BC at the Battle of Carrhae during an expedition against the Parthians.
