The Republic
Spartacus
He led enslaved fighters in a huge revolt.
Years. Died in 71 BC. Birth year unknown.
Not from the city of Rome
We are not sure. His birth year, early life, and the exact way he died are uncertain. He was killed when the revolt failed.
Three short facts
- 1He was a gladiator, trained to fight for shows.
- 2He was likely from Thrace, not from Rome.
- 3His army beat Roman forces for about two years.
The story
Spartacus broke out of a gladiator school with other men.
More enslaved people joined them.
They wanted freedom.
Rome sent army after army.
Crassus finally defeated them.
The revolt scared slave owners.