Cleomenes (Boeotarch)
Cleomenes was born in 368 BC. One of the Boeotarchs .
When Pelopidas was captured by Alexander of Pherai in Thessaly , Cleomenes and Boeotarch Hypatos were chosen as leaders of the Thebans to free Pelopidas. However, Alexander lured them into a trap near Thermopylae . Now the military leaders voluntarily gave the command to the war experienced Epaminondas , who was in their ranks. Alexander feared not being able to stand against Epaminondas and released Pelopidas.
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- Pausanias , traveling in Greece , 9, 15, 1.
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SURNAME | Cleomenes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Theban military leader |
DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century BC BC or 4th century BC Chr. |
DATE OF DEATH | 4th century BC Chr. |