The triumvirate was formed between three people
Marcus Crassus, Gaius Julius Caesar and Pompeius Magnus
Caesars problems
Wanted power/ didn’t have his triumph due to the laws of the pomerium
Crassus’ problems
Optimates taxing equestrians/ cannot get laws passed/ wants military command
Pompeys problems
Needed land and money for his veterans/ isolated from political support after the loss of his auctoritas
Triumvirate formed?
60 BCE
Why?
In order for all 3 to gain what they wanted
Aim?
To secure greater dignitas and auctoritas for all members and to gain power
Relationship impacts?
Impacted Caesar’s popularity with the populares and triumvirate. Down graded with optimates