Hellenistic

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Mithridates I of Pontus

Mithridates I Ktistes: first king of Pontus (r.281-266 BCE).The beginning of Mithridates' career is mentioned by Diodorus of Sicily, although it is a bit complex. At about this time Mithridates, who was subject to Antigonus but appeared to be shifting his allegiance…

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Mithridates IV Philopator Philadelphus

Mithridates IV Philopator Philadelphus: king of Pontus (r.c.160-c.150 BCE).Mithridates IV succeeded his brother Pharnaces I, who had conquered Sinope and lost Paphlagonia. Little is known about the reign of Mithridates, except for the fact that he was allied to the Romans…

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