jan 1, 73 BC - Spartacus the gladiator leads the slaves in an uprising - 73 BC
Description:
He was a Thracian gladiator who became a leader of the celebrated slave uprising against Rome between 73 and 71 BC. In 73 BC Spartacus and his fellow slaves staged a rebellion, escaped from Capua and after attracting more slaves into their ranks became a significant force aligned against RomeAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 73 BC
Now
~ 2100 years ago