1st Triumvirate Flashcards
1
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The triumvirate was formed between three people
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Marcus Crassus, Gaius Julius Caesar and Pompeius Magnus
2
Q
Caesars problems
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Wanted power/ didn’t have his triumph due to the laws of the pomerium
3
Q
Crassus’ problems
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Optimates taxing equestrians/ cannot get laws passed/ wants military command
4
Q
Pompeys problems
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Needed land and money for his veterans/ isolated from political support after the loss of his auctoritas
5
Q
Triumvirate formed?
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60 BCE
6
Q
Why?
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In order for all 3 to gain what they wanted
7
Q
Aim?
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To secure greater dignitas and auctoritas for all members and to gain power
8
Q
Relationship impacts?
A
Impacted Caesar’s popularity with the populares and triumvirate. Down graded with optimates
