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The Year 110 BC: A Time of Conflict and Change

In 110 BC, a pivotal year marked by significant events in the ancient world, the pre-Julian Roman calendar was still in use. This period saw the rise and fall of various leaders, including those who shaped the course of history.

One notable event occurred when Han将军 (Han general) Prétor returned to Wu Lin after being defeated by a group of eastern Yueguo aristocrats, killing their king Zǔ Yúzhān in the process. The defeated king surrendered to Han general Hàn Yǔ (also known as Marcus Petreius). This event took place around 17 π.Χ., marking an important moment in Chinese history.

Meanwhile, in Rome, the Consulate of Spurius Postumius Albinus and Marcus Minucius Rufus began their term on September 25, 111 BC (January 644 of the Roman calendar), with Minucius Rufus being sent to fight against the Scordists in Macedonia. This marked a significant development during this period.

In Numidia, Massiva, a cousin of Jugurtha and supported by the People's Party and Consul Spurius Postumius Albinus, claimed the throne from the Senate but was murdered shortly after. The Senate subsequently ordered him to leave the city, prompting him to declare "City for sale! You will perish if you find someone to buy." This event highlights the tumultuous nature of Numidian politics during this time.

Around 110 BC, Bocchus began his reign as king of Maurétania, a position he held until 80 BC. Additionally, Alexander, governor of Cyprus, temporarily expelled his brother Ptolemy IX from Egypt and took his place as Ptolemy X Alexander in late spring 108 BC.

The year also saw the birth of notable figures such as Philodemus of Gadara, a philosopher, and Rhodes Geminos, a mathematician. On the other hand, Cornelia, wife of Gracchus, passed away at an approximate age of 163 B.C., while Panetios of Rhodes, a Stoic philosopher born in 170 BC, also left his mark on history.

In conclusion, 110 BC was a year marked by conflict, power struggles, and the rise of new leaders. The events that unfolded during this time had significant implications for various regions, including Rome, Numidia, and Egypt