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Aftermath

After the Peloponnesian War, the Spartans set up an oligarchy in Athens, which was called the Thirty. It was short-lived, and democracy was restored. And due to an ill-conceived Spartan foreign policy, Athens was able to recover. …

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Agathangelos

Agathangelos (Greek Ἀγαθάγγελος; second half of the fifth century): Armenian hagiographer, author of a History of St. Gregory and the Conversion of Armenia. …

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Agesilaus II

Agesilaus II (444/443-359): king of Sparta (r.400-359). Fifth-century hoplite Agesilaus was born in the Eurypontid family, one of the two royal dynasties…

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Agis II

Agis II (†400/399): Spartan king from the Eurypontid house, ruled 427-400/399. Fifth-century hoplite. Agis was born as the son of king Archidamus…

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