The First Triumvirate was an informal political alliance formed in 60 BC between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, three of the most powerful figures in Roman politics. This coalition was crucial as it allowed the three leaders to consolidate their power and bypass the traditional senatorial authority, significantly influencing Roman governance. The alliance, however, was fraught with tension and ultimately contributed to the civil wars that would reshape the Roman Republic.

The formation of the First Triumvirate in 60 BC sparked intense political rivalry, which is vividly captured in the oratory of Cicero and the satirical verses of Catullus. Their works reflect the tumultuous atmosphere of power struggles in Roman society, influencing later political poetry.