jan 1, 73 BC - Spartacus the gladiator leads the slaves in an uprising - 73 BC
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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 Rome
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