Mith·ri·da·tes VI (m th r-d  t 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]
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(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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| Noun | 1. |  Mithridates VI - ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC) |
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