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Mithradates VI
Mithradates VI (Mithradates Eupator) , c.131 BC–63 BC, king of Pontus , sometimes called Mithradates the Great. He extended his empire until, in addition to Pontus, he held Cappadocia , Paphlagonia , and the Black Sea coast beyond the Caucasus. The increasing importance of Rome in Asia Minor brought Mithradates and the republic into open conflict. The First Mithradatic War (88 BC–84 BC) was the result. Mithradates conquered the whole of Asia Minor (except for a few cities) in 88 BC In 85 BC the Roman general Fimbria attacked him in Asia Minor, and he was defeated simultaneously with the destruction of his army in Greece. In the resultant treaty Mithradates paid an indemnity and gave up all but Pontus and a few colonies. The Second Mithradatic War (83 BC–81 BC) was begun by Sulla's lieutenant Lucius Murena, who desired glory. Murena was repelled by Mithradates and was superseded by Aulus Gabinius, who made peace with the king of Pontus. The Third Mithradatic War (74 BC–63 BC) began when Mithradates resolved to prevent Rome from annexing Bithynia, which had been left to Rome by a royal will. Lucullus was sent against Mithradates, who was finally forced to flee to Armenia. In 68 BC the Romans invaded Armenia, but were forced to retreat. Mithradates returned to Pontus, and Lucullus was replaced (66 BC) by Pompey . Pompey soon drove Mithradates eastward, and the king fled to the Crimea, the last of his provinces. He had a slave kill him. His fall is the subject of Racine's Mithridate.Pharnaces II was his son and Tigranes , his son-in-law. The name is also spelled Mithridates.
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Mithridates VI
Mithridates VI (132–63 bc) King of Pontus (120–63 bc). He attempted to extend his rule s, but was repeatedly defeated by the Romans. Overwhelmed by the forces of Sulla in the war of 88–85 bc, he lost his kingdom in a second campaign in 83–82. He reconquered it in 74, but Pompey defeated him in 66 and he fled to the Bosporus. He was planning an invasion of Italy when his troops mutinied, and he committed suicide.
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"Mithridates VI." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mithridates VI." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-MithridatesVI.html "Mithridates VI." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-MithridatesVI.html |
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Mithridates VI
Mithridates VI (or Mithradates VI) (c.132–63 BC) King of Pontus (120–63). His expansionist policies led to a war with Rome (88–85), during which he occupied most of Asia Minor and much of Greece, until driven back by Sulla. Two further wars followed (83–82; 74–66); he was defeated by the Roman general Lucullus (c.110–c.57) and finally by Pompey.
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"Mithridates VI." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mithridates VI." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-MithridatesVI.html "Mithridates VI." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-MithridatesVI.html |
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Mithridates VI
Mithridates VI see Mithradates VI . |
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"Mithridates VI." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mithridates VI." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Mithrida.html "Mithridates VI." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Mithrida.html |
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