King Leonidas I was the Spartan king who famously led his soldiers into battle at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. He is renowned for his courageous stand against the vastly superior Persian army, demonstrating exceptional bravery and tactical skill. Leonidas and his small force, including 300 Spartans, fought valiantly, ultimately sacrificing their lives to delay the Persian advance and inspire Greek unity against the invaders. His legacy is celebrated as a symbol of courage and resistance.
Leonidas was the king of Sparta and he was famous for his sacrifice in the battle of Thermopylae. His name meant "lion-like"!
He ruled from 488 BC- 480 BC when he died at the Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BCE during the Greco-Persian Wars, involved an alliance of Greek city-states led by King Leonidas I of Sparta against the invading Persian forces commanded by King Xerxes I. The Greek contingent comprised around 7,000 soldiers, with a significant force of 300 Spartans who famously stood their ground at the narrow pass of Thermopylae. The battle is renowned for the Spartans' valor and sacrifice, ultimately culminating in their defeat but serving as a symbol of resistance against tyranny.
Leonidas
King Leonidas died in the battle of thermopylae.
King Leonidas of Sparta.
King Leonidas of Sparta.
Persia - King Xerxes I. Greek allies - King Leonidas of Sparta.
No, not at the battle of Thermopylae. The Spartans sent 300 soldiers lead by their king to a narrow passage to postpone the Persian invasion while Athens, Sparta, and numerous other Ancient Greek city-states prepared to go to all out war.
Leonidas was the king of Sparta and he was famous for his sacrifice in the battle of Thermopylae. His name meant "lion-like"!
He ruled from 488 BC- 480 BC when he died at the Battle of Thermopylae
If you mean King Leonidas who died 7th August 480BC. He was a hero King of Sparta. He was notable for his leadership at the Battle of Thermopylae
The name of the brave king who died in battle while protecting Sparta from the Persian was Leonidas. He died a heroic death at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C.
There were a dozen city-states involved in the battle, one of which was a contingent from Sparta led by their king Leonidas.
The battle of Thermopylae took place between Sparta and Persia in 480 BCE. King Leonidas of Sparta led the troops and died in battle.
The "300" were Spartan hoplite soldiers led by their king Leonidas who fought at the battle of Thermopylae .
King Leonidas.