Leon (Sparta)
Leon ( Greek Λέων Léōn ), the son of Eurykratidas , was a king of Sparta from the house of the Agiads . He and Agasikles , the Spartan king of the house of the Eurypontids , won every battle, but they were defeated against Tegea . After his death, his son Anaxandridas II ascended the throne. This was finally able to defeat the Tegeates.
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predecessor | Office | successor |
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Eurykratidas |
King of Sparta 1st half / mid 6th century BC Chr. |
Anaxandridas II. |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Leon |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | spartan king |
DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century BC Chr. |
DATE OF DEATH | 6th century BC Chr. |