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Lykourgos

King of Sparta · Politicians · Died c. 210 BC

Lycurgus was a king of Sparta, who reigned from 219 BC until his death shortly before 211 BC. Of obscure background and possibly of non-royal descent, Lycurgus led Sparta in the Social War against Macedon with varying success, and underwent multiple exiles during his checkered reign.

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He also effectively abolished the traditional Spartan diarchy by dethroning his fellow king Agesipolis III and ruling Sparta as its sole monarch.

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Politicians
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Politician
Status
Deceased
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Died c. 210 BC