Leader of a Roman slave rebellion (9)

I believe the answer is:

spartacus

(Other definitions for spartacus that I've seen before include "Rebel Roman slave" , "Leader of a gladiators' revolt in 73BC" , "Leader of the slave revolt against Rome, 73BC" , "Famous gladiator who led revolt against Rome" , "Old fighter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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