In an attempt to stop this person from embarking on a military expedition, Ateius, a tribune, cursed this leader at the gates of Rome as he left the city. Ariamnes led this leader into one defeat, after which Jason of Tralles mocked him during one performance. This politician who helped secure victory for Sulla at the Colline Gate, was defeated after refusing to march through Artavasdes’s II territory in a decisive battle against (*) Surena. This leader crucified 6,000 rebels along the Appian way after his victory in the Third Servile war. This politician gained his wealth by withholding the services of a fire brigade at extraordinary prices. This politician was executed after the Battle of Carrhae by his Parthian captors. For 10 points each, name this extremely rich Roman politician who formed a triumvirate with Pompey and Julius Caesar. ■END■
ANSWER: Marcus Licinius Crassus
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