Leonidas I
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Leonidas I was born in Sparta and held Spartan citizenship. He followed Ancient Greek religion and worked in the field of politics[1]. He served as king of Sparta from 491 BC to 480 BC[2].
His father was Anaxandridas II[2]. His siblings were Cleomenes I, Cleombrotus, and Dorieus[2]. He was married to Gorgo[2] and had a child, Pleistarchus[2][3].
He died on August 11, 1 BC at Thermopylae. He was buried at Sparta.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sparta[6], tomb of Leonidas[7]
- Father: Anaxandridas II[8]
- Spouse: Gorgo[9]
- Child: Pleistarchus[10]
- Country of citizenship: Sparta[11]
- Field of work: politics[12]
- Position held: king of Sparta[13]
- Religion or worldview: Ancient Greek religion[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family: Agiads[16]
- Noble title: king[17]
- Commons category: Leonidas I[18]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Thermopylae[19]
- Given name: Leonidas[20]
- Work location: Sparta[21]
- Manner of death: death in battle[22]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], The New Student's Reference Work[28], Pauly–Wissowa[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[30]
- Name in native language: Λεωνίδας[31]
- Sibling: Cleomenes I[32], Cleombrotus[33], Dorieus[34]
- Significant place: Sparta[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Leonidas I include Leonid Kuchma[36], a politician[37], b. 1938[38], of Soviet Union[39], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[40]; Leonid Kravchuk[41], a politician[42], 1934–2022[43], of Soviet Union[44], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[45], specialised in politics[46]; Leonidas[47], a chocolaterie[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1970[50], headquartered in Anderlecht[51]; and Astyanax leonidas[52], a taxon[53].
Why It Matters
Leonidas I has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Leonid Kuchma[36], a politician[37], b. 1938[38], of Soviet Union[39], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[40]; Leonid Kravchuk[41], a politician[42], 1934–2022[43], of Soviet Union[44], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[45], specialised in politics[46]; Leonidas[47], a chocolaterie[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1970[50], headquartered in Anderlecht[51]; and Astyanax leonidas[52], a taxon[53].
FAQs
Where was Leonidas I born?
Leonidas I's place of birth was Sparta[1].
Where did Leonidas I die?
Leonidas I passed away in Thermopylae[3].
Who were Leonidas I's parents?
Leonidas I's father was Anaxandridas II[8].
Who was Leonidas I married to?
Leonidas I's spouses include Gorgo[9].
What did Leonidas I do for work?
Leonidas I worked as a ruler[4].