Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic between 73-71 BCE. Initially captured and enslaved by the Romans, Spartacus was trained at a gladiator school in Capua. There, he planned a revolt with other slave gladiators and escaped to gain his freedom. Spartacus, along with thousands of fellow slaves and serfs, engaged in a series of successful skirmishes against Rome. In the beginning, they defeated the Roman army multiple times, making Spartacus a symbol of the quest for freedom. However, the Roman Senate sent a large army to quell the rebellion, led by the famous general Marcus Licinius Crassus. In the final battle, Spartacus and his followers faced a crushing defeat. Spartacus likely died during this battle, but his body was never found. The surviving rebels were crucified by the Romans. Spartacus's bravery and determination ensured his place as a legendary figure for centuries, remembered for his fight for freedom and resistance.
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