Person

Demaratus

Eurypontid king of Sparta

b. 545 BCE – d. 491 BCE World The Middle of The Earth

Demaratus is a king of Sparta from 515 until 491 BCE, of the Eurypontid line, successor to his father Ariston.

As king, he is known chiefly for his opposition to the other, co-ruling Spartan king, Cleomenes I.

Moran, J. (2017). Demaratus. History Atlas. Retrieved 20 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/demaratus/

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