Leon of Sparta
# Leon of Sparta

Leon (Greek: Λέων) was the 14th Agiad dynasty King of Sparta, ruling from 590 BC to 560 BC.

## Name

Leon means "lion". The grandson of Leon had a similar name: Leonidas.

## Biography

Leon is mentioned in the seventh book of The Histories by Herodotus.

He is said to have, like his father, fought to a draw with the Tegeans.

Grandfather to Leonidis (famous king)

## Family

Leon was the son of king Eurycratides and grandson of Anaxander.

He was succeeded on the throne by his son Anaxandridas II, who managed to defeat Tegea.

