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Demaratus

600 BC - 500 BC

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Demaratus (Greek: Δημάρατος, Demaratos; Doric: Δαμάρατος, Damaratos) was a king of Sparta from around 515 BC to 491 BC. He was the 15th ruler of the Eurypontid dynasty and the firstborn son of King Ariston. During his reign, Demaratus is best known for his opposition to his co-ruler, King Cleomenes I of the Agiad dynasty. This rivalry ultimately led to his dethronement around 491 BC, following Cleomenes' accusations of illegitimacy and political maneuvering. After his removal from power, Demaratus sought refuge in the Achaemenid Empire, where he was welcomed by King Darius I. He was granted land and cities in Asia Minor, integrating him into Persian society while retaining his influence. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Demaratus is the 3,973rd most popular politician (down from 3,176th in 2019), the 249th most popular biography from Greece (down from 212th in 2019) and the 100th most popular Greek Politician.

Demaratus was a king of Sparta who was exiled from his homeland and became a citizen of Persia. He is most famous for warning Xerxes about the difficulties that would arise if he invaded Greece.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Demaratus ranks 3,973 out of 19,576. Before him are Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, Liu Biao, Chadli Bendjedid, Francesco Morosini, Giuliano Amato, and William Penn. After him are Robert I, Count of Artois, Vologases VI, John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen, Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia, Bindusara, and Bill de Blasio.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 600 BC, Demaratus ranks 35. Before him are Aristagoras, Publius Valerius Publicola, Neriglissar, Ibycus, Gelon, and Hiero I of Syracuse. After him are Sextus Tarquinius, Lars Porsena, Horatius Cocles, Artaphernes, Datis, and Amestris. Among people deceased in 500 BC, Demaratus ranks 15. Before him are Hippasus, Rāhula, Himilco, Xanthippus, Gorgo, Queen of Sparta, and Obadiah. After him are Polygnotus, Lars Porsena, Kapila, Amestris, Ageladas, and Artaphernes.

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  • Photo of Hippasus

    Hippasus

    PHILOSOPHER

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 73.44

    Rank: 9

  • Photo of Rāhula

    Rāhula

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    534 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 71.96

    Rank: 10

  • Photo of Himilco

    Himilco

    EXPLORER

    550 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 71.23

    Rank: 11

  • Photo of Xanthippus

    Xanthippus

    POLITICIAN

    590 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 70.34

    Rank: 12

  • Photo of Gorgo, Queen of Sparta

    Gorgo, Queen of Sparta

    COMPANION

    506 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 70.31

    Rank: 13

  • Photo of Obadiah

    Obadiah

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    587 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 70.24

    Rank: 14

  • Photo of Demaratus

    Demaratus

    POLITICIAN

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 67.99

    Rank: 15

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    Polygnotus

    PAINTER

    500 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 67.86

    Rank: 16

  • Photo of Lars Porsena

    Lars Porsena

    POLITICIAN

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 67.43

    Rank: 17

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    Kapila

    PHILOSOPHER

    550 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 66.48

    Rank: 18

  • Photo of Amestris

    Amestris

    COMPANION

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 66.39

    Rank: 19

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    Ageladas

    SCULPTOR

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 65.98

    Rank: 20

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    Artaphernes

    MILITARY PERSONNEL

    600 BC - 500 BC

    HPI: 65.58

    Rank: 21

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In Greece

Among people born in Greece, Demaratus ranks 249 out of 1,024. Before him are Xanthippus of Carthage (-300), Plutarch of Athens (350), Helen of Greece and Denmark (1896), Agathon (-448), Calchas (null), and Exekias (-501). After him are Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark (1872), Prince George of Greece and Denmark (1869), Alexandra of Yugoslavia (1921), Lafcadio Hearn (1850), Vicky Leandros (1949), and Konstantin Dejanović (1355).

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Among POLITICIANS In Greece

Among politicians born in Greece, Demaratus ranks 100. Before him are Cleomenes III (-260), William of Villehardouin (1300), Prokopis Pavlopoulos (1950), Antiochus VIII Grypus (-141), Costas Simitis (1936), and Calchas (null). After him are Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark (1872), Prince George of Greece and Denmark (1869), Konstantin Dejanović (1355), Archidamus II (-450), Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark (1903), and Antiochus X Eusebes (-200).

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