Eudamidus II (Ancient Greek: Εὐδαμίδας) was the 24th King of Sparta of the Eurypontid dynasty.[1] He was the son of King Archidamus IV, nephew of Agesistrata and grandson of Eudamidas I and Archidamia. He ruled from 275 BC to 244 BC. He married his aunt, Agesistrata.[2]
Eudamidus II of Sparta | |
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Born | |
Died | 244 BC |
Nationality | Spartan |
Children | Agis IV Archidamus V |
Parent | Archidamus IV |
Relatives | Agesistrata (wife) |
Two of his sons, his successor Agis IV and Archidamus V, went on to become Eurypontid kings of Sparta.
References
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