Crassus
Americannoun
noun
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The “House of Ashur” alternate timeline shows Ashur’s formerly enslaved Syrian having won his freedom and the patronage of Marcus Licinius Crassus, one of the triumvirate of generals uneasily sharing power.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
Jon Voight won for his supporting role in the movie as Hamilton Crassus III — a tie with his performances in three other films.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025
Just ask Crassus and Pompey how that worked out with their friend Julius Caesar.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2017
The Roman general Crassus would arrive at a burning home with his team of firefighters and let it burn to the ground unless the homeowner paid him exorbitantly for his water.
From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2015
As for Crassus, I’m sure you know Crassus, the rich man from your part of the world.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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