# Spartacus Revolt Begins (-73)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/-73-spartacus-revolt-begins
Location: Italy
Categories: battle

An escape from Capua grew into a large rebellion that defeated several Roman forces.

## Why it matters
The revolt revealed the scale and violence of Roman slavery.

Ruler at the time: [Roman Republic](https://roman-history.com/rulers/roman-republic)