Leonidas I

King of Sparta from c. 489 BC to 480 BC
Person human Q44228
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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.

Leonidas I

Summary

Leonidas I is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sparta[2]. He died in Thermopylae[3]. He died on August 11, 480 BC[4]. He worked as a ruler[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Leonidas I's place of birth was Sparta[2].
  • Leonidas I died in Thermopylae[3].
  • Leonidas I died on August 11, 480 BC[4].
  • Leonidas I is buried at Sparta[7].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Leonidas in Sparta[8].
  • Leonidas I's father was Anaxandridas II[9].
  • Leonidas I was married to Gorgo[10].
  • A child of Leonidas I was Pleistarchus[11].
  • Leonidas I held citizenship in Sparta[12].
  • Leonidas I worked as a ruler[5].
  • Leonidas I's field of work was politics[13].
  • Leonidas I held the position of king of Sparta[14].
  • Leonidas I's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[15].
  • Leonidas I is recorded as male[16].
  • Leonidas I's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leonidas I's family is recorded as Agiads[18].
  • Leonidas I's noble title is recorded as king[19].
  • Leonidas I's Commons category is recorded as Leonidas I[20].
  • Leonidas I was part of the conflict Battle of Thermopylae[21].
  • Leonidas I's given name is recorded as Leonidas[22].
  • Leonidas I's work location is recorded as Sparta[23].
  • Leonidas I's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[24].
  • Leonidas I's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[25].
  • Leonidas I's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Leonidas I's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonidas I was born in Sparta[2]. His father was Anaxandridas II[9].

Career and Affiliations

Leonidas I's professions included ruler[5]. His field of work was politics[13]. He held the position of king of Sparta[14].

Personal Life

Among Leonidas I's spouses was Gorgo[10]. A child of him was Pleistarchus[11]. His religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[15].

Death and Burial

Leonidas I died on August 11, 480 BC[4]. He passed away in Thermopylae[3]. Recorded place of burial include Sparta[7] and Tomb of Leonidas in Sparta[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonidas I include Astyanax leonidas[28], a taxon[29]; Leonid Kravchuk[30], a politician[31], 1934–2022[32], of Soviet Union[33], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[34], specialised in politics[35]; Leonid Kuchma[36], a politician[37], b. 1938[38], of Soviet Union[39], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[40]; and Leonidas[41], a chocolaterie[42], in Belgium[43], founded in 1970[44], headquartered in Anderlecht[45].

Why It Matters

Leonidas I has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Astyanax leonidas[28], a taxon[29]; Leonid Kravchuk[30], a politician[31], 1934–2022[32], of Soviet Union[33], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[34], specialised in politics[35]; Leonid Kuchma[36], a politician[37], b. 1938[38], of Soviet Union[39], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[40]; and Leonidas[41], a chocolaterie[42], in Belgium[43], founded in 1970[44], headquartered in Anderlecht[45].

FAQs

Where was Leonidas I born?

Leonidas I's place of birth was Sparta[2].

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[9].

Who was Leonidas I married to?

Leonidas I's spouses include Gorgo[10].

What did Leonidas I do for work?

Leonidas I worked as ruler[5].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q45198301. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q45198301. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Q45198301. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Q45198301. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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