Crixus
Crixus (died 72 BC) was a Gallic gladiator and military leader in the Third Servile War between the Roman Republic and rebel slaves. Born in Gaul, he was enslaved by the Romans under unknown circumstances and trained as a gladiator in Capua. His name means "one with curly hair" in Gaulish.
Crixus | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Gaul |
| Died | 72 BC Apulia |
| Nationality | Gallic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spartacus' Rebel Army |
| Commands | Rebel Army |
| Battles/wars | Third Servile War |
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