Crassus

American

[kras-uhs] / ˈkræs əs /

noun

Marcus Licinius c115–53 b.c., Roman general: member of the first triumvirate.

Crassus British

/ ˈkræsəs /

noun

Marcus Licinius (ˈmɑːkəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?115–53 _bc , Roman general; member of the first triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey

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The “House of Ashur” alternate timeline shows Ashur’s formerly enslaved Syrian having won his freedom and the patronage of Marcus Licinius Crassus, one of the triumvirate of generals uneasily sharing power.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Jon Voight won for his supporting role in the movie as Hamilton Crassus III — a tie with his performances in three other films.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

Probably the most notorious Roman defeat was that of the forces led by Crassus, Julius Caesar’s ally in the First Triumvirate.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Just ask Crassus and Pompey how that worked out with their friend Julius Caesar.

From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2017

As for Crassus, I’m sure you know Crassus, the rich man from your part of the world.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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