Polemon I of Pontus

Mark Antony appointed Polemon I as king of Pontus, a client kingdom of Rome. This appointment placed Polemon in a position of power within the Roman sphere of influence in Anatolia.

Polemon I supported Mark Antony against Octavian in the civil war. After Antony's defeat at the Battle of Actium, Polemon's kingdom was spared by Octavian, who confirmed him as king.

Polemon I expanded his kingdom by conquering Colchis on the eastern Black Sea coast. This expansion increased his territory and influence, though it required Roman approval.

Polemon I was killed in battle against the Aspurgiani, a tribe in the Bosporan region. His death ended his reign and led to Roman reorganization of the Pontic kingdom.