Areus II.
Areus II. (* 262 BC ; † 254 BC ), the son of Akrotatos and the Chilonis , was from 262 to 254 BC. King of Sparta from the house of the Agiads .
When his father fell in the battle with Aristodemus of Megalopolis , Areus was not yet born. After his birth he became king and Leonidas , son of Cleonymus , became his guardian. Areus died of an illness at the age of eight and the last remaining relative, Leonidas, became his successor.
literature
- Benedikt Niese : Areus 2 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume II, 1, Stuttgart 1895, Col. 683.
Individual evidence
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Akrotatos |
King of Sparta 262–254 BC Chr. |
Leonidas II |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Areus II. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Sparta |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 262 BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 254 BC Chr. |