Pausanias of Sparta

Pausanias II of Sparta in Wikipedia

Pausanias (Greek Παυσανίας) King of Sparta from 409 BC. He was in frequent conflict with the Ephors. Aristotle said that he tried to overthrow them. Army leader Lysander sent a letter to him, requesting help against Thebes, but it was intercepted. In 395, Pausanias failed to join forces with Lysander, and for this was condemned to death and replace...

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