Pelops of Sparta

Pelops of Sparta
Bornc. 210s BC
Sparta
FatherLykourgos

Pelops (Ancient Greek: Πέλοψ) was King of Sparta of the Eurypontid dynasty. He was the son of Lykourgos.

He was born sometime around 210 BC, and his father soon died that year. Since he was an infant, a regent reigned, first Machanidas and then Nabis. Pelops was assassinated by Nabis, who assumed the throne in 199 BC. He was the last of the Eurypontid Dynasty.

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