Clearchus of Sparta
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Clearchus of Sparta at the 401 BC Battle of Cunaxa, by Adrien Guignet. | |
| Native name | Κλέαρχος |
| Born | 450 BC Sparta |
| Died | 401 BC (aged 49) Babylon, Achaemenid Empire |
| Allegiance | Sparta Ten Thousand |
| Rank | Strategos |
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Clearchus or Clearch (Ancient Greek: Κλέαρχος; 450 BC – 401 BC), also known as Clearchus the Lacedaemonian or Clearchus the son of Rhamphias, was a Spartan general and mercenary, noted for leading the Ten Thousand in battle against the Persian king.