| Eurycratides | |
|---|---|
| King of Sparta | |
| Reign | 615–590 BC |
| Predecessor | Anaxander |
| Successor | Leon of Sparta |
| Issue | King Leon of Sparta |
| Father | King Anaxander of Sparta |
| Mother | Consort of Anaxander |
Eurycratides (‹See Tfd›Greek: Εὐρυκρατίδης, meaning "descendant of Eurycrates") was the thirteenth king of Sparta from the Agiad dynasty.[1] He succeeded his father Anaxander[2] around 615 BC and reigned during a devastating period of war with Tegea.[3][4]
In 590 BC, Eurycratides was succeeded by his son Leon ("lion").[5] His grandson was King Anaxandridas II.