Kleomenes
Kleomenes is a given name found in ancient Greece. One notable individual bearing this name was Kleomenes I, king of Sparta. He reigned from approximately 520 BC to 490 BC, during a period of significant expansion and conflict for the Spartan state. Kleomenes I is known for his military campaigns, including his involvement in the Ionian Revolt and his decisive victory against the Argives at the Battle of Sepeia. He also played a crucial role in the early stages of the Greco-Persian Wars, notably during the Persian invasion led by Darius I. His reign was characterized by a strong, assertive foreign policy aimed at securing Spartan dominance in the Peloponnese and resisting external threats. Historical accounts of Kleomenes I often highlight his complex personality and his sometimes controversial actions, including his deposition of King Demaratus, another Spartan king.
Another Kleomenes of note was Kleomenes III, king of Sparta who reigned in the 3rd century BC.