Second Mithridatic War

Second Mithridatic War
Part of the Mithridatic Wars

Bust of King Mithridates VI of Pontus
Date83–81 BC
Location
Result Pontic victory
Territorial
changes
None,
Mithridates left in possession of Pontus
Belligerents
Roman Republic Kingdom of Pontus
Commanders and leaders
Lucius Licinius Murena Mithridates VI of Pontus
Gordius of Cappadocia

The Second Mithridatic War (83–81 BC) was one of three wars fought between Pontus and the Roman Republic. This war was fought between King Mithridates VI of Pontus and the Roman general Lucius Licinius Murena.