-81 ⟶ Second Mithridatic War Begins

83-81 BC: Lucius Licinius Murena wages the Second Mithridati...
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⚔️ First Macedonian War Begins

In the Mediterranean, the First Macedonian War between Rome and Macedon begins, with Rome encouraging its Greek allies, such as Attalus I of Pergamon, to attack the forces of Philip V of Macedon.⟶
First Macedonian War Begins (-214)
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⚔️ Mithridates' Invasion of Cappadocia and the Outbreak of the First Mithridatic War

Mithridates VI of Pontus's invasion of Cappadocia leads to the First Mithridatic War with the Roman Republic.⟶
Mithridates' Invasion of Cappadocia and the Outbreak of the First Mithridatic War (-89)
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⚔️ Sulla's Peace with Mithridates and March on Rome

Sulla makes peace with Mithridates VI and marches on Rome.⟶
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⚔️ Second Mithridatic War Begins

83-81 BC: Lucius Licinius Murena wages the Second Mithridatic War.⟶
Second Mithridatic War Begins (-81)
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⚔️ Third Mithridatic War Begins

Mithridates VI of Pontus disputes Nicomedes IV of Bithynia's bequest of his kingdom to the Roman Republic, beginning the Third Mithridatic War.⟶
Third Mithridatic War Begins (-74)
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⚔️ Mithridates VI's Suicide Ends Third Mithridatic War

Mithridates VI commits suicide, ending the Third Mithridatic War.⟶
Mithridates VI's Suicide Ends Third Mithridatic War (-63)
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