Anaxander
King of Sparta
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Anaxander or Anaxandros (Ancient Greek: Ἀνάξανδρος) was the 12th Agiad King of Sparta[3][4] (ruled c. 640–615 BC).[5]
| Anaxander | |
|---|---|
| King of Sparta | |
| Reign | 640 – 615 BC |
| Predecessor | Eurycrates |
| Successor | Eurycratides |
| Issue | King Eurycratides of Sparta |
| Father | King Eurycrates of Sparta[1] |
| Mother | Consort of Eurycrates[2] |
He was the son of King Eurycrates[6] and father of King Eurycratides.
His grandson was King Leon of Sparta.[7][8]
Anaxander is mentioned by famous persons, including Tyrtaeus (a poet) and Pausanias (geographer).[9]
