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Pharnaces II of Pontus
AncientEmperorPontus-97 — -47
Came, saw, defeated by Caesar at Zela.
Quick Facts
Born
97 BCE
Died
47 BCE
Country
Pontus
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)40
Influence (20%)59
Legacy (20%)45
Leadership (15%)36
Strategy (15%)30
Total Score41.1
Pharnaces II of Pontus — Complete Timeline
47 BC
Battle of ZelaWar◆ Major
Pharnaces II of Pontus attacked Roman forces in Asia Minor, seeking to expand his kingdom. Julius Caesar responded swiftly, defeating Pharnaces at Zela. Caesar's victory was so rapid that he reported it with the phrase 'Veni, vidi, vici'.
BattleCaesarPontus
Impact: regional
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7