Definition of Spartacus: A Person

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Spartacus - 71 BCE - Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led the most famous Roman slave revolt. Spartacus defeated several Roman armies, however he was eventually trapped and killed in 71 BCE. Rome regained control and six thousand of Spartacus' followers were crucified. person

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John Cairns 2009-03-28