Demaratus

Eurypontid king of Sparta from c.515 to 491 BC · Models

Demaratus was a king of Sparta from around 515 BC to 491 BC. He was the 15th ruler of the Eurypontid dynasty and the firstborn son of King Ariston. During his reign, Demaratus is best known for his opposition to his co-ruler, King Cleomenes I of the Agiad dynasty.

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Father Ariston of Sparta

Demaratus

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Bronze Statue of Demaratus in the Naples Museo Archeologico

Coin of Prokles, brother and co-ruler of Eurysthenes, as Dynast of Teuthrania and Halisarna, and descendants of Demaratus, c. 400-399 BC. Teuthrania, Mysia. Laureate head of Apollo (left), head of Prokles (right) wearing Persian headdress.

Awards

Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)

About this person

This rivalry ultimately led to his dethronement around 491 BC, following Cleomenes's accusations of illegitimacy and political maneuvering.

Models born in the 600s BC 5

Cleomenes I53.4 of 100 Dorieus50.1 of 100

Tomyris58.9 of 100 Mago I of Carthage49.9 of 100 Archidamus I45.5 of 100