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| | Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 1095 (v. 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | The kings of Pontus claimed to be lineally descended from one of the seven Persians who had conspired against the Magi, and who was subsequently established by Dareius Hystaspes in the government of the countries bordering on the Euxine Sea, (Polyb. |
 | | Mithridates, however, received from Demetrius timely notice of his father's intentions, and fled with a few followers to Paphlagonia, where he occupied a strong fortress, called Cimiata, and being joined by numerous bodies of troops from different quarters, gradually extended his dominion over the neighbouring |
 | | mithridates IV., grandson of the preceding, was the son and successor of Ariobarzanes III. |
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