Cleomenes III: Biography, Facts and Career
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Cleomenes III (Ancient Greek: Κλεομένης) was one of the two kings of Sparta from 235 to 222 BC. He was a member of the Agiad dynasty and succeeded his father, Leonidas II. He is known for his attempts to reform the Spartan state. From 229 to 222 BC, Cleomenes waged war against the Achaean League under Aratus of Sicyon. After being defeated by the Macedonians in the Battle of Sellasia in 222 BC, he fled to Ptolemaic Egypt. After a failed revolt in 219 BC, he committed suicide.
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- Full name: Cleomenes III
- Born: -0259-01-0
- Nationality: Sparta
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q310811
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Who is Cleomenes III?
Cleomenes III (Ancient Greek: Κλεομένης) was one of the two kings of Sparta from 235 to 222 BC.
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Cleomenes III was born on -0259-01-0.
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