Where did Marcus Licinius Crassus get his wealth from
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😎 Where did Marcus Licinius Crassus
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🤖 Marcus Licinius Crassus, often known as one of the richest men in Roman history, amassed his wealth through several notorious and shrewd methods:
Real Estate: One of Crassus’s most infamous methods was through his real estate ventures. He would buy properties at a low price, especially those that were confiscated or had been damaged by fire. Rome had frequent fires, and Crassus developed his own fire brigade. However, it’s said that his men would only start firefighting after Crassus had negotiated the purchase of the burning property (and often neighboring properties) at a bargain price. If the owner didn’t sell, Crassus would let it burn.
Proscriptions: During the time of Sulla’s dictatorship, Crassus took advantage of the proscriptions, where enemies of the state were listed for execution and their properties confiscated. Crassus managed to buy these properties or receive them for low prices, significantly increasing his wealth.
Silver Mines: He owned numerous silver mines, which were highly lucrative. This not only provided him with direct wealth but also with the means to finance other ventures.
Slave Trade: Crassus invested in the training and sale of specialized slaves. He had a large number of slaves who were architects, builders, and firefighters, which he used both for his own profit (like rebuilding properties he acquired cheaply) and for renting out their services.
Agriculture: Like many wealthy Romans, he also had vast agricultural lands. However, this was likely less significant compared to his other sources of wealth but still contributed to his riches.
Political Loans and Influence: Crassus was known to lend money to politically ambitious Romans, thereby gaining influence and favors. His wealth allowed him to exert considerable political power, backing figures like Julius Caesar in their early careers.
Crassus’s methods were often criticized for being unscrupulous, but they were undeniably effective in building one of the largest fortunes in Roman history. His wealth was so vast that it played a crucial role in the formation of the First Triumvirate, alongside Julius Caesar and Pompey, where his financial power was as influential as any military or political might.
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