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2 Δεκ 2009 · Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C.
Leonidas entered myth as a hero and the leader of the 300 Spartans who died in battle at Thermopylae. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
Quick Facts. Died: 480 bc, Thermopylae, Locris [Greece] Title / Office: king (490BC-480BC), Sparta. Role In: Battle of Thermopylae. Greco-Persian Wars.
While it has been established that King Leonidas of Sparta died at the Battle of Thermopylae in August 11, 480 BC, very little is known about the year of his birth, or for that matter, his formative years. Paul Cartledge has narrowed the date of the birth of King Leonidas to around July 1st, 540 BC.
12 Μαΐ 2013 · Death of King Leonidas of Sparta at the Battle of Thermopylae. Aug 480 BCE Battle of Thermopylae . 300 Spartans under King Leonidas and other Greek allies hold back the Persians led by Xerxes I for three days but are defeated.
6 Αυγ 2015 · The battle of Thermopylae and the valiant fight of 300 intrepid Spartans under the guidance of warrior King Leonidas against 10,000 Persian elite soldiers is one of the greatest moments of Ancient Greece’s history and provided great tales of bravery and patriotism for generations to come.
The legendary account of Leonidas' death Faced with the inevitability of defeat, Leonidas made a fateful decision. He dismissed the bulk of the Greek army, choosing to stay behind with his 300 Spartans, along with 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans who refused to leave.
