After some of his troops deserted from battle, this man revived the ancient punishment of decimation.
After some of his troops deserted from battle, this man revived the ancient punishment of decimation. This man formed the first firefighting brigade in Rome, which he used to buy burning houses cheaply, then put out the fire and sell at an astounding profit. Thousands of rebellious slaves were crucified along the Appian Way after this man's forces crushed Spartacus' Revolt. This man served with his great rival Pompey as consul in the year 55 BC. This man was executed by having molten gold poured down his throat after his forces lost the Battle of Carrhae during his disastrous invasion of the Parthian Empire. For 10 points, name this famously wealthy member of the First Triumvirate.
After some of his troops deserted from battle, this man revived the ancient punishment of decimation.
Marcus Licinius Crassus