Anaxander

Anaxander or Anaxandros (Greek: Ἀνάξανδρος) was the 12th Agiad King of Sparta (ruled c. 640–615 BC).

Anaxander
King of Sparta
Reign640 – 615 BC
PredecessorEurycrates
SuccessorEurycratides
IssueKing Eurycratides of Sparta
FatherKing Eurycrates of Sparta
MotherConsort of Eurycrates

He was the son of King Eurycrates and father of King Eurycratides.

His grandson was King Leon of Sparta.

Anaxander is mentioned by famous persons, including Tyrtaeus (a poet) and Pausanias (geographer).

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