Crassus (cognomen)

Crassus was a cognomen of the gens Licinia. Prominent Romans who carried the name include:

• Marcus Licinius Crassus, triumvir
• Publius Licinius Crassus Dives

For prosopographical lists of others with the name Crassus, see:

• Licinii Crassi
• List of Romans named Marcus Licinius Crassus
• Publius Licinius Crassus
• Publius Crassus

Portrayals

• Crassus in the ballet Spartacus