About Pelops of Sparta
Lived 210 BC – 199 BC (aged 10–11). Pelops of Sparta was a politician.
Pelops 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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Who was Pelops of Sparta?
King of Sparta
When was Pelops of Sparta born?
Pelops of Sparta was born in 210 BC in Sparta.
When did Pelops of Sparta die?
Pelops of Sparta died in 199 BC in Sparta.
What was Pelops of Sparta's occupation?
Pelops of Sparta was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pelops of Sparta. https://biography.guide/pelops-of-sparta/
MLA: "Pelops of Sparta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pelops-of-sparta/.
Chicago: "Pelops of Sparta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pelops-of-sparta/.
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