My depiction of triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus. Richest man in Rome.
IβM MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS
Marcus Licinius Crassus was a Roman General who led the invasion of Parthia. He was called the wealthiest man in Rome before dying in 53 BC. Crassus was rumored to have died after the Parthians poured molten gold down his throat, and it is believed that his severed head was then taken as a trophy
Why can't I build a harbor on this tile? I used a Great Merchant (Marcus Licinius Crassus) to get those extra tiles.
Marcus Licinius Crassus was a Roman General who led the invasion of Parthia. He was called the wealthiest man in Rome before dying in 53 BC. Crassus was rumored to have died after the Parthians poured molten gold down his throat, and it is believed that his severed head was then taken as a trophy
TIL The first ever Roman fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. During fires, they would do nothing while Crassus would offer to buy the burning building from the owner at a very low price. If the owner agreed, they would put out the fire. If he refused, they would simply let it burn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
TIL about Marcus Licinius Crassus, an ancient Roman who was the richest man in his time in history. He gained his wealth largely through slaves, politics, and real estate. In mockery of his greed, melted gold was poured in his mouth after his death. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marβ¦
MARCUS LICINIUS CRASSUS - Real face, accurately reconstructed
[#735|+2659|231] TIL Marcus Licinius Crassus arguably the richest man in ancient Rome was known to show up to burning houses with a fire brigade, offering to put out the fire if the owner first sold him the house at a miserable price. If the β¦ [r/todayilearned] reddit.com/r/todayilearneβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus witnessing his defeat against the Parthian forces at the battle of Carrhae. 53 BC, artist unkown.
Marcus Licinius Crassus in the aftermath of the Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC (colourized)
Shoutout to Giga-LandChad Marcus Licinius Crassus, who created thousands of rentoid slaves. v.redd.it/1m94xykov1m61
Marcus Licinius Crassus starts Rome's first fire brigade, 80 BC
Marcus Licinius Crassus was a Roman general and politician who played a key role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He is often called "the richest man in Rome". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marβ¦
What happened to Marcus Licinius Crassus's enormous fortune after his death?
Marcus Licinius Crassus was known as the richest man in Rome, and used his money to become one of the most powerful men in Roman politics. Who would have inherited his property after he died? The Wikiped does have short articles on his surviving son and grandson, but there doesn't seem to be any mention of the wealth they inherited or how they used it. Would it all have gone to them under Roman law, and if so, why were they comparatively minor players in the politics of their era?
BASED LANDCHAD: The first ever fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. During fires, the brigade waits as Crassus would offer to buy the burning building from the owner at a very low price. If the owner agreed, they would put out the fire. If he refused, they would simply let it burn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus after the Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC (colourized)
TIL the first fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus, but the firefighters will only help if the owner sells the burning building. If the owner agreed to sell the property, his men would put out the fire, if the owner refused, then they would simply let the structure burn to the ground. wikipedia.org/wiki/Historβ¦
Let us not forget the greatest giga-landchad in all of human history, Marcus Licinius Crassus.
Whoβs the strongest character that a team made up of, Helen Keller, Jeb bush, Marcus Licinius Crassus, Philippe PΓ©tain, and Grace Mugabe, can beat?
All of them are blood lusted. Hellen Keller is equipped with a grenade launcher. Jeb! has a small legion of about 80 turtles that he can command, plus a handgun. Crassus has one of those swords the romans used. PΓ©tain has a ww2 era French tank that he knows how to operate. Grace Mugabe has a Scottish claymore.
TIL the earliest known fire brigade was formed by Marcus Licinius Crassus in Ancient Rome. At the time, Rome had no fire department; his brigade would simply arrive at the scene of a fire and negotiated a price with the property owner, or let it burn down and purchased it at a profit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
TIL that Marcus Licinius Crassus, a Roman statesman, possessed an estimated wealth of two trillion USD, which is greater than the total GDP of Russia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisβ¦
TIL After the battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. The Parthians took the Roman commander, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and allegedly poured molten gold down his throat because of his renowned greed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batβ¦
[todayilearned] TIL The first ever Roman fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. During fires, they would do nothing while Crassus would offer to buy the burning building from the owner at a very low price. If the owner agreed, they would put out the fire. If he refused, they would simp en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
TIL The first ever Roman fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. During fires, they would do nothing while Crassus would offer to buy the burning building from the owner at a very low price. If the owner agreed, they would put out the fire. If he refused, they would simply let it burn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus has to be my favorite great merchant.
TIL Marcus Licinius Crassus created the first known Roman fire brigade. When a fire broke out, his crew did absolutely nothing until Crassus had negotiated a price for their services. If no price was agreed on, he'd let the property burn to the ground and offer to buy it for a fraction of the cost. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus is successful in his invasion of Persia and returns to Rome as a hero for his feats. How does this effect Rome and the first triumvirate? (Pompey, Caesar, etc.)
Marcus Licinius Crassus before the Battle of Carrhae, May 53 BC.
The first triumvirate of Julius Cesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gnaeus Pompeius debating the Geopolitical situation in rome (58 BCE)
Marcus Licinius Crassus. "He's a man. No better or worse than any sharing title." - Spartacus (2013) youtube.com/watch?v=gcflcβ¦
An explanation of Marcus Licinius Crassus's battle strategy at Carrhae
Marcus licinius crassus opens a theme park (circa 60 BCE, colorised)
Roman historians: Where did Marcus Licinius Crassus keep his immense fortunes?
So, I have recently found out that Marcus Licinius Crassus is one of the wealthiest men in history. My question is: where did he keep all this money? I assume the bank system was not as elaborate as it is in the modern world.
Thanks in advance in this matter of confusion!
Roman rebel slaves after messenger of Marcus Licinius Crassus asked them which one of them is the real Spartacus
TIL Marcus Licinius Crassus is held to be the wealthiest person in Roman history, as he had a personal net worth equal to the treasury of Rome. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus - the richest Roman in history imperiumromanum.edu.pl/enβ¦
When Marcus Licinius Crassus was killed what were the reactions of the Roman people?
Marcus Licinius Crassus is often seen as one of the richest people to ever life. Why would he support people like julius caesar whose political platform was heavily based on helping the plebs and redistributing wealth and especially farm land to the poor?
Was Lucius Licinius Lucullus related to Marcus Licinius Crassus?
TIL Marcus Licinius Crassus built a net worth equal to the Treasury of Rome by buying property off wealthy convicts and recent victims of arson en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marβ¦
Marcus Licinius Crassus - the richest Roman in history imperiumromanum.edu.pl/enβ¦
