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Surena

Slayer of Crassus

CivilizationParthian
Century1st c. BC
PeriodParthian Empire
RoleGeneral
DeathExecuted
LegacyMilitary

Surena was a Parthian general active in the 1st c. BC during the Parthian Empire period. Was executed.

Historical Note

Parthian general — the actual commander at Carrhae. Crushed seven Roman legions, but was executed by a jealous Orodes shortly after.

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