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Pompey the Great was betrayed stabbed to death in 48 BC by Achillas (one of the guardians of the king of Egypt, Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator, and commander of the king's troops) Septimius, a Roman soldier.
After he was defeated by Julius Caesar, Pompey fled to Egypt hoping to find sanctuary there because he had been friends with the previous king of Egypt, Ptolemy XII Auletes. Instead, the advisors of the new young king suggested killing him to gain Caesar's favour. When Caesar reached Egypt in his pursuit of Pompey, Pompey's head and seal were presented to him. Caesar was disgusted and put the assassins to death.
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β 12y agoPompey the Great died on September 28, 48 BC at the age of -59.
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β 14y agoHe was killed in Egypt. When he reached the Egyptian shores in Alexandria, he and his men were attacked, and he was decapitated.
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β 13y agoHe was 58 years old
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What is the theatre of Pompey in Rome?
The theater of Pompey was/is a vast structure built by Pompey as a means of self-glorification. In addition to having living quarters, it was a temple and a theater. It had a huge assembly hall where political meetings could be held. ( The senate was meeting there when Caesar was murdered). Even today the remains of the walls can be traced as some of them are incorporated into modern buildings.
How did Judea lose its independence to Roman rule?
Judea was conquered by the Roman general Pompey in the 60's BC.
What member of the ancient Roman Triumvirate was killed in Egypt?
Pompey, a member of the first triumvirate, was killed in Egypt.
How did Julius Caesar know pompey?
Julius Caesar knew Pompey from their activities in politics and the military. Both were very famous public figures and they were bound to know each other in ancient Rome. Pompey also married Caesar's daughter so he was Caesar's son-in-law. After the First Triumvirate fell apart, Caesar and Pompey became enemies for control of the Roman empire. Eventually Caesar's legions were victorious and Pompey was murdered in Alexandria where he had sought refuge. Caesar was aghast at the murder and did his best to kill everyone in Egypt who was involved. Pompey lived on however in Roman history. Caesar respected Pompey. Later in the empire when Hadrian was the emperor, he paid a visit to Pompey's tomb in Alexandria. He saw that it was not being preserved in a respectable way and ordered that the tomb be revitalized.
What did Caesar do to pompey?
Caesar did not do anything to Pompey. He pardoned his enemies when they were defeated. He had tried to negotiate with Pompey before he fled to Greece, but Pompey refused. After the defeat at the battle of Pharsalus, Pompey fled to Egypt. The pharaoh Ptolemy XIII was advised to kill Pompey because Caesar was heading for Egypt in his pursuit. His head and ring were presented to Caesar who got very upset and mourned his death. He had the assassins executed. He had Pompey cremated and gave his ashes to his wife.
What is the theatre of Pompey in Rome?
The theater of Pompey was/is a vast structure built by Pompey as a means of self-glorification. In addition to having living quarters, it was a temple and a theater. It had a huge assembly hall where political meetings could be held. ( The senate was meeting there when Caesar was murdered). Even today the remains of the walls can be traced as some of them are incorporated into modern buildings.
How did Judea lose its independence to Roman rule?
Judea was conquered by the Roman general Pompey in the 60's BC.
What member of the ancient Roman Triumvirate was killed in Egypt?
Pompey, a member of the first triumvirate, was killed in Egypt.
What ancient Roman general offered to mediate the civil war in Judea?
Pompey. As to his being a general... "Pompey the Great (/ΛpΙmpiΛ/), was a leading Roman general and statesman, whose career was significant in Rome's transformation from a republic to empire." AND As to the specific civil war... "In 66 BC, two royal brothers, Hyrcanus and Aristobulus, had begun to battle for the office of the king. Aristobulus appealed to the βworldβ of Rome, and Pompey's multi-national peace keeping military force. Later in 63 BC, Pompey decided against Aristobulus, but Hyrcanus refused to appeal to Rome for protection in accordance with the Torah. The Pharisees, however, did request this foreign aid, contrary to the law of the Torah which gave Roman occupation an appearance of legitimacy."
How did Julius Caesar know pompey?
Julius Caesar knew Pompey from their activities in politics and the military. Both were very famous public figures and they were bound to know each other in ancient Rome. Pompey also married Caesar's daughter so he was Caesar's son-in-law. After the First Triumvirate fell apart, Caesar and Pompey became enemies for control of the Roman empire. Eventually Caesar's legions were victorious and Pompey was murdered in Alexandria where he had sought refuge. Caesar was aghast at the murder and did his best to kill everyone in Egypt who was involved. Pompey lived on however in Roman history. Caesar respected Pompey. Later in the empire when Hadrian was the emperor, he paid a visit to Pompey's tomb in Alexandria. He saw that it was not being preserved in a respectable way and ordered that the tomb be revitalized.
What ancient writers provide historians with information on Pompey?
The ancient historians who covered the period of Roman history in Pompey's days were Appian and Cassius Dio. Plutarch wrote a short biography of Pompey. Cicero was not a historian. He wrote a few things about Pompey in his letters. He wrote about specific matters that were happening in Roman politics, some of which involved Pompey. Atticus was not a historian either. He was one of the people Cicero wrote his letters to. He did not write anything about Pompey.
What did Caesar do to pompey?
Caesar did not do anything to Pompey. He pardoned his enemies when they were defeated. He had tried to negotiate with Pompey before he fled to Greece, but Pompey refused. After the defeat at the battle of Pharsalus, Pompey fled to Egypt. The pharaoh Ptolemy XIII was advised to kill Pompey because Caesar was heading for Egypt in his pursuit. His head and ring were presented to Caesar who got very upset and mourned his death. He had the assassins executed. He had Pompey cremated and gave his ashes to his wife.
What ancient Roman leader built the first Greek style theater?
The Tempe of Pompey was not built in a Greek style. It was a prime example of Roman theatre architecture, not Greek temple architecture. In fact it set the canons of Roman theatre architecture. Among other things, it was built on flat ground with its own foundation. This was a Roman architectural innovation. The Greeks only carved their theatres out of hillsides. They did not have any foundations.
Was pompey Roman?
Pompey was a Roman from aprovincialwealthy family from Picenum (ItalianPiceno) an area in the modern Marche region on the easterncoastof central Italy.
Was Syria a part of the Roman empire?
Syria became a province of the Roman empire in approximately 64 BC. The general, Pompey conqured this area, then south of Mesopotamia and north of Judea.
Where was Pompey's statue located?
in the roman capitol
What Roman military expedition left only Julius Caesar and Pompey as the two stongest leaders in ancient Rome?
The military expedition of Crassus against Parthia resulted in the death of Crassus, leaving only Caesar and Pompey as the remaining strongmen in Rome.
