Mithridates V of Pontus

king of Pontus
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Mithridates V of Pontus
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Summary

Mithridates V of Pontus was born on January 1, 200 BC[1]. He died on January 1, 120 BC[2], in Sinop[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (497 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Pharnaces I of Pontus[7]
  • Mother: Nysa[8]
  • Spouse: Laodice VI[9]
  • Child: Mithridates VI of Pontus[10], Laodice of Cappadocia[11], Laodice[12], Mithridates Chrestus[13], Nysa[14]
  • Position held: king of Pontus[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Mithridates V of Pontus[17]
  • Cause of death: poisoning[18]
  • Given name: Mithridates[19]
  • Described by source: 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], Pauly–Wissowa[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[23]
  • Time period: Hellenistic period[24]
  • Sibling: Nysa of Cappadocia[25]

Why It Matters

Mithridates V of Pontus has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where did Mithridates V of Pontus die?

Mithridates V of Pontus died in Sinop[3].

Who were Mithridates V of Pontus's parents?

Mithridates V of Pontus's father was Pharnaces I of Pontus[7]. Mithridates V of Pontus's mother was Nysa[8].

Who was Mithridates V of Pontus married to?

Mithridates V of Pontus's spouses include Laodice VI[9].

What did Mithridates V of Pontus do for work?

Mithridates V of Pontus worked as a monarch[4] and military personnel[5].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Nysa of Cappadocia
    Father → Pharnaces I of Pontus
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Ancient Greek
    Given name → Mithridates
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