Agesilaus II of Sparta
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- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Hellenistic Age, Ancient Greece
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Spartan king (r. 400-360 b.c.e.){$I[g]Sparta;Agesilaus II} By common consent the most powerful and illustrious Greek leader of his day, Agesilaus took Sparta to its peak of influence. Unfortunately, his policies led to a devastating defeat at Leuctra in 371 b.c.e., and at his death he left an impoverished and weakened kingdom that would never again play a dominant role in Greek affairs.
Early Life
When Eupolia, the young second wife of the aging Spartan king Archidamus II, gave birth to Agesilaus (uh-jehs-uh-LAY-uhs) in 444 b.c.e., her...
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