Gnaeus Pompeius, also known as Pompey, was a Roman general and statesman who lived during the first century BC. He was a prominent figure in the late Roman Republic and played a significant role in the power struggles of the time. Pompey was known for his military prowess and his role in the First Triumvirate, a political alliance with Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus. He was also involved in the civil war against Caesar and was eventually defeated at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BC. Pompey's life and career are important in understanding the political and military dynamics of the late Roman Republic.