Cleombrotus II
Cleombrotus II (Greek Κλεόμβροτος) was a king of Sparta from the house of the Agiads . His exact relationship is not known. Cleombrotos married Chilonis , the daughter of King Leonidas II, and fathered Agesipolis and Cleomenes with her .
As Lysander in 242 BC When he intrigued against Leonidas II, he pulled his son-in-law Cleombrotus to his side, and when he finally drove the king into asylum, Cleombrotus took over the rule. Chilonis stood by her father and became his advocate. After a year the Spartans were dissatisfied with the government and called Leonidas back. Thereupon Agis IV. , The king of the house of the Eurypontids and Cleombrotus, fled Sparta. Cleombrotos found refuge in the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Tainaros . Chilonis was able to prevent her father from killing Cleombrotus, and so he was sent into exile. Chilonis accompanied him with their two children.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Leonidas II |
King of Sparta 242–241 BC Chr. |
Leonidas II |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Polybios , Historíai , 4, 35.
- ↑ Plutarch , Agis , 11.
- ^ Pausanias , Journeys in Greece , 3, 6, 7-8.
- ↑ Plutarch, Agis , 7-11 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cleombrotus II |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cleombrotus II. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Sparta |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century BC BC or 3rd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd century BC Chr. |