Archidamus V
king of Sparta ca. 228 BCE
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Summary
Archidamus V was born on 250 BC[1] in Sparta[2]. He died on January 1, 220 BC[3], in Sparta[4]. He worked as a ruler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Eudamidas II[7]
- Mother: Agesistrata[8]
- Position held: king of Sparta[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Family: Eurypontids[11]
- Relative: Hippomedon of Sparta[12]
- Floruit: 241 BC[13], 227 BC[14]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16], Pauly–Wissowa[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[18]
- Name in native language: Ἀρχίδαμος[19]
- Time period: classical antiquity[20]
- Sibling: Agis IV[21]
Why It Matters
Archidamus V has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Archidamus V born?
Archidamus V was born in Sparta[2].
Where did Archidamus V die?
Archidamus V died in Sparta[4].
Who were Archidamus V's parents?
Archidamus V's father was Eudamidas II[7]. Archidamus V's mother was Agesistrata[8].
What did Archidamus V do for work?
Archidamus V worked as a ruler[5].