Difference between revisions of "Triumvirate"

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A triumvirate is a governing body comprised of three members. The most famous instances of this occurred in the Roman Republic.

Formed in 60 BC, it was comprised of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Marcus Licinius Crassus.

Formed in 43 BC, this was the first legally formed triumvirate in Rome. It was comprised of Octavian, Marc Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.

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-Rule of Ancient Rome shared by 3 men, created by Julius Caesar for himself,Pompey & Crassus.
+A '''triumvirate''' is a governing body comprised of three members.  The most famous instances of this occurred in the [[Rome|Roman]] [[Republic]].
+===The First Triumvirate===
+Formed in 60 BC, it was comprised of [[Julius Caesar]], [[Pompey]], and [[Crassus|Marcus Licinius Crassus]].
+===The Second Triumvirate===
+Formed in 43 BC, this was the first legally formed triumvirate in Rome.  It was comprised of [[Octavian]], [[Marc Antony]], and [[Marcus Aemilius Lepidus]].