Death of Mithradates. After the third of his wars with Rome; and when Tigranes; his son-in-law; refused to allow him sanctuary in Armenia; Mithradates marched with the remnant of his forces to Panticapaeum; the capital of the Cimmerian Bosphorus. There his army; headed by his son; revolted; and pursued him into a strong tower. In despair Mithradates took poison; but it had no effect; and one of his Gaulish mercenaries; at his command; thereupon slew him with his sword. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson; c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.