Lykourgos, became Eurypontid joint king of Sparta

History of Sparta

The History of Sparta describes the destiny of the ancient Dorian Greek state known as Sparta from its beginning in the legendary period to its forced incorporation into the Achaean League under the late Roman Republic, its conquerors, in 146 BCE, a period of roughly 1000 years...

 in 219 BCE when the Spartan monarchy was restored, two years after the defeat of Sellasia

Battle of Sellasia

The Battle of Sellasia took place during the summer of 222 BC between the armies of Macedon and the Achaean League, led by Antigonus III Doson, and Sparta under the command of King Cleomenes III...

. Polybios claims that Lykourgos bribed each of the Ephors a talent in order for his claim to be accepted - however Lazenby suggests this is likely to be simply hostile propaganda.

He died in 211/210 BCE and was succeeded by his infant son Pelops

Pelops (Sparta)

Pelops was King of Sparta of the Eurypontid dynasty. He was son of Lykourgos.He was born sometime around 210 BC, but his father soon died that year. Since he was an infant, a regent reigned, first Machanidas and then Nabis. In 199 BC however, Pelops was assassinated by Nabis, who assumed the...

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