Marcus Licinius Crassus was a prominent Roman general and politician during the late Roman Republic. He is best known for his role in the First Triumvirate alongside Julius Caesar and Pompey. Crassus amassed great wealth through real estate and silver mining, earning him the nickname "the richest man in Rome." Crassus played a significant role in suppressing the Spartacus slave revolt, which solidified his military reputation. However, his ambition led him to seek military glory in Parthia, where he met his demise at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE, marking a turning point in Roman military history.