Second Mithridatic War

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Second Mithridatic War. 1 connected concept: Mithridatic Wars (related to).

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The war occurred between 83 BC and 81 BC.
The conflict involved the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Pontus.
The Roman forces were commanded by Lucius Licinius Murena.
The Pontic forces were led by King Mithridates VI.

Summary

The Second Mithridatic War was one of three wars fought between Pontus and the Roman Republic.

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intermediate conflict in the series of Mithridatic Wars
This brief conflict (83–81 BC) occurred between the first and third wars, initiated by the Roman commander Murena's unauthorized incursions into Pontic territory.
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The Second Mithridatic War was the middle conflict in the series of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Pontus. It represented a period of renewed tension following the initial hostilities between the two powers.

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This specific engagement was fought between King Mithridates VI of Pontus and the Roman general Lucius Licinius Murena. It serves as a critical bridge in the broader historical narrative of Roman expansion into the eastern territories during the late Republic.

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