Mithridates VI

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Mith·ri·da·tes VI (m

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z) Known as "Mithridates the Great." 132?-63 b.c.

King of Pontus (120-63) who expanded the kingdom through victories over the Romans during the early part of his reign but was later driven from Pontus by Pompey (66).

Mithridates VI, Mithradates VI [ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtiːz]

(Biographies / Mithridates VI (?132 bc-63 bc) M, Pontus, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) called the Great. ?132-63 bc, king of Pontus (?120-63). He waged three wars against Rome (88-84; 83-81; 74-64) and was finally defeated by Pompey: committed suicide

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Mithridates VI - ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC)

Mithridates, Mithridates the Great

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