Spouse(s) Unknown Parents Eurycratides Children Anaxandridas II | Mother Unknown Grandparents Anaxander Name Leon Sparta | |
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Similar People Anaxandridas II, Cleomenes I, Leonidas I | ||
Leon (Greek: Λέων) was the 14th Agiad dynasty King of Sparta, ruling from 590 BC to 560 BC.
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Name
Leon means "lion". Grandson of Leon had a similar name – Leonidas.
Biography
Leon is mentioned in the seventh book of The Histories by Herodotus.
He is said to have, like his father, fought to a draw with the Tegeans.
Family
Leon was the son of king Eurycratides and grandson of Anaxander.
He was succeeded on the throne by his son Anaxandridas II, who managed to defeat Tegea.
References
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