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Spartacus was a gladiator and a leader of the slave uprising against the Roman Empire in the 1st century BCE. He is known as a symbol of freedom and rebellion in Roman history.

Spartacus was born in Thrace, a region which is now Bulgaria, and was captured by the Romans and sold into slavery. He was trained as a gladiator and fought in the arena for the entertainment of the Roman crowds. In 73 BCE, he and other gladiators at a training school in Capua, Italy, escaped and started a slave rebellion.

The rebellion attracted other slaves and soon grew into an army with thousands of followers. Spartacus and his army defeated several Roman armies, gaining more support and weapons along the way.

Spartacus and his army were eventually defeated by the Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE. Spartacus died in the battle, but his legacy survived through the stories and legends told about him. His rebellion inspired other slave revolts and rebellions throughout history.

Spartacus has been portrayed in many films and TV shows, most notably by Kirk Douglas in the 1960 film “Spartacus”. The story of Spartacus continues to capture the imagination of people around the world, as a symbol of resistance against oppression and a champion of freedom.