Crassus

Marcus Licinius, a Roman triumvir, surnamed Dives (the rich), on account of his vast riches; born about 115 sp. c. He was exceedingly fond of wealth, and also exceedingly skillful and by no means serupulous in the ways and means of accumulating it. As he was one of the most influential men in Rome, and very aibitious, his friendship was - sought by Cesar, who formed with him and Pompey the first triumvirate in 60 B. Oo. The power of the triumvirs secured the reélection of Pompey and Cra us as consuls in 55 B. C., and according to the Trebonian law Syria and the two Spains were a igned to the consuls for five years, Gaul and Illyricum falling to Czsar.