Pompey's Grave
Ptolemy
had Pompey put to death immediately by decapitation. Gnaeus Pompeius died
in 48 BC, putting an end to the first Triumvirate. Pompey was not a talented
politician, as he proved with some of his decisions, but he was a great
general, and he fought successfully many times. It was not until later
in life that his force and influence over people weakened. He certainly
was Pompey the Great.
