Clearchus of Sparta

Clearchus or Clearch (Ancient Greek: Κλέαρχος; 450 BC – 401 BC), the son of Rhamphias, was a Spartan general and mercenary, noted for leading the Ten Thousand in battle against the Persian king.

Clearchus
Clearchus of Sparta at the 401 BC Battle of Cunaxa, by Adrien Guignet.
Native name
Κλέαρχος
Born450 BC
Sparta
Died401 BC (aged 49)
Babylon, Achaemenid Empire
AllegianceSparta
Ten Thousand
RankStrategos
Battles/wars
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