Archidamus biography of albert

Archidamus II (Ancient Greek: Ἀρχίδᾱμος, Ionian-Attic: Ἀρχίδημος; the name consists of two parts — (1) “άρχή,” “άρχω” — “to rule,” “to lead,” “to govern,” and (2) “δήμος” — “country,” “territory,” “people,” literally meaning “ruler of the country” or “leader of the people”) — was a Spartan king (476 or 469–427 BCE) and military commander of the 5th century BCE from the Eurypontid dynasty.

He was the son of Zeuxidamus and the grandson of King Leotychidas II.

The beginning of Archidamus II’s reign was marked by a devastating earthquake, which the Spartan helots exploited by initiating a rebellion.

In this critical situation, Archidamus made decisions that ultimately saved the state.

Archidamus II gained significant renown as the commander-in-chief of the allied Spartan forces in the Pel