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Famous Spartans

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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FAMOUS SPARTANS

Sparta Polis

Lacedaemon

A son of Zeus, he was also the founder of Sparta in Greek mythology.

HELEN OF TROY

She started the Trojan war, she was also the most beautiful woman in the world.

Agis IV

He was the 24th king of Sparta, and he was able to re-enforce the old beliefs of Sparta.

Lycurgus

Known as "The Lawgiver"

Nabis

He was the last independent ruler of ancient Sparta.

CYNISCA

She was a princess, and the first woman to win in the Olympic Games.

QUEEN GORGO

She was a wise, smart and politically astute woman of Sparta.

ARACHIDAMIA

She was a strong Spartan lady, responsible for empowering the women.

Agis I

He was the first true king of Sparta, and he helped create Sparta's society.

Cleomenes III

He instituted Spartan reforms, abolished the Ephors, and redistributed land.