Difference between revisions of "Leon (king of Sparta)"
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(New page: '''Leon''' (Greek Λέων - lion) was a king of Sparta in c. 560—525 BC from Agiad dynasty. During his reign Sparta waged war against Tegea. ...) |
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| − | '''Leon''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Λέων - lion) was a king of [[Sparta]] in c. [[ | + | '''Leon''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Λέων - lion) was a king of [[Sparta]] in c. [[590 BC|590]]—[[560 BC]] from the Agiad dynasty. |
| − | During his reign Sparta waged war against [[Tegea]]. | + | Leon was the son of [[Euryctratides]] whom he succeeded. During his reign Sparta waged war against [[Tegea]]. |
He was succeeded by his son [[Anaxandridas II]]. | He was succeeded by his son [[Anaxandridas II]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:35, January 22, 2010
Leon (Greek Λέων - lion) was a king of Sparta in c. 590—560 BC from the Agiad dynasty.
Leon was the son of Euryctratides whom he succeeded. During his reign Sparta waged war against Tegea.
He was succeeded by his son Anaxandridas II.