First Triumvirate
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The First Triumvirate is the name most historians give to the political alliance between Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassusand Gaeus Pompeius Magnus. It was unofficial, and unspectacular (The Second Triumvirate was more spectacular). It was formed in 60 BC, and lasted until Crassus' death in the year 53 BC.
It was a way for Caesar to gain influence (which culminated in his being proclaimed dictator in the year 44 BC.
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