U4 AOS2 - Pompey and the First Triumvirate (106 - 48 BCE) Flashcards
When did Pompey (the Great) live?
106 - 48 BCE
When did Marcus Licinius Crassus live?
115 - 53 BCE
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According to Plutarch, “no Roman ever…” in relation to Pompey?
“…no Roman ever enjoyed a healthier goodwill on the party of his countrymen, or one which began sooner, or reached a greater height in his prosperity, or remained more constant in his adversity, than Pompey did.” (Plutarch)
TLDR: “no Roman ever … reached a greater height in his prosperity … than Pompey did.”
What did Sulla proclaim Pompey as upon his return from Sicily after the Social War? (91 - 88 BCE)
“the great”
Who was Pompey given command over in response to Lepidus’ attempted march on Rome following Sulla’s death? (77 - 73 BCE)
Sulla’s veterans.
Although Lepidus died in Sardinia soon after fleeing Italy, his army kept the rebellion going under the control of Sertonius, gaining almost full control over Spain.
Pompey defeated them in 73 BCE.
How many slaves did Crassus defeat in Spartacus’ slave revolt? (73 - 71 BCE)
70,000 men (Appian)
In which year were both Crassus and Pompey elected consol?
70 BCE
Why was Pompey’s third triumph after the reorganisation of Asia Minor into another of Rome’s territories “unprecedented in Roman history” according to Plutarch?
“But what seemed to be the greatest of all and one quite unprecedented in Roman history was that this third triumph if gus was over the third continent.” (Plutarch)
“…in his three triumphs he seemed in a sense to have led the whole world captive.” (Plutarch)
Context: Pompey had successfully defeated foes in Africa, Europe, and Asia. By the time he’d started marching his troops back to Italy, he was undisputedly the champion of Rome.
When was the First Triumvirate?
60 - 53 BCE
How did Syne describe the First Triumvirate? (60 - 53 BCE)
“The First Triumvirate, a political alliance that reshaped Roman politics, and set the stage for future conflicts.” (Syne)
How did Varro describe the First Triumvirate? (60 - 53 BCE)
“The beast with three heads” (Varro)
What did Pompey need from the First Triumvirate? (60 - 53 BCE)
To have his bills passed, giving land to his veterans
According to Anthony Everitt
“The First Triumvirate proved that men with the support of the people and soldiers of Rome, lots of money, and a fair amount of nerve could disregard the ruling class and, in effect…”
“hijack the republic.” (Anthony Everitt)
What did the 3 triumvirs do in 56 BCE?
Re-established their agreement.
- Crassus and Pompey get consolships for 55 BCE.
- Caesar got to extend his campaign until the end of 50 BCE.
What caused the end of the Triumvirate?
The death of Crassus in 53 BCE
The death of Julia (Caesar’s daughter and Pompey’s wife)
The siding of Pompey with the optimates
