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Appian says he was "a Thracian by birth, (Those peoples inhabited the Eastern, Central and Southern part of the Balkan peninsula, as well as the adjacent parts of Central-Eastern Europe. )who had once served as a soldier with the Romans, but had since been a prisoner and sold for a Gladiator". (Wikipedia)
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What was Spartacus's last name?
There is no other name on record except Spartacus. Almost nothing is known of the man before his enslavement. Also we don't even know if "Spartacus" was the man's real name. It could very well have been a pseudonym that he used. The name Spartacus connoted the city of Sparta, known for its fighters, and would fit very well as a stage name for a gladiator.
Did Spartacus actually live?
Spartacus is the greatest commander of a (slave) army. There are proper proofs that he was there by reading the existing parts of Plutarch and others. Most of the Romans were shy writing about him because it was an insult for the Romans that a gladiator was leading an army of slaves against them...
Spartacus what nationality is the name?
The name "Spartacus" is a Latin name. It had no nationality as such. The rebel gladiator Spartacus was said to be from Thrace and also was said to have served in the Roman army. Many auxiliaries either Latinized their names or changed them completely to a Latin (Roman) name.
Who portrayed Spartacus in the 19 film version of the movie Spartacus?
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What is the movie Spartacus about?
As the title should tell you, the movie Spartacus is about the gladiator who escaped along with others and terrorized Italy. Much of the movie versions of Spartacus are fictionalized as very little is actually known about the person called Spartacus.
