Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey), 106-48 BC, was one of the greatest generals of his time. His military successes even earned him the title 'Magnus', 'the great'.
He suppressed a revolt in Spain in 77 BC, as well as the slave revolt led by the famous Spartacus in 71 BC. In 70 BC he was elected consul together with Crassus, one of the richest men in Rome.
More military successes followed in the east and many envied him. The ingratitude he experienced from his colleagues in the Roman senate made him look for new allies and he joined an alliance with Crassus and Caesar, the 'first triumvirate'.
When Crassus was killed in 53 BC the alliance fell apart and shortly afterwards Pompey became entangled in a civil war with Caesar. In 48 BC he was defeated at Pharsalia and soon after was assassinated in Egypt.
