Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Who is Cleomenes from Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:50 Last updated by Jill W on 01 Aug 16:59
Cleomenes was the son-in-law of Agis and son of Lepidus, Agis' enemy. He forcefully instituted the reforms proposed by his father-in-law, and he had the magistrates of Sparta killed, taking their place as a de facto king.