Kings of Sparta - Kings of Sparta Sparta was an important Greek city-state in the Peloponnesus. It was unique among Greek city-states in that it maintained its Kingship past the Archaic age. It was even more unusual in that it had two kings simultaneously, coming from two separate lines. According to tradition, the two lines ((the Agiads and Eurypontids) descended from the twins Eurysthenes (the Agiads) and Procles the descendants of Heracles who supposedly conquered Sparta two generations after the Trojan War. Although there are lists of the earlier purported Kings of Sparta, there is little evidence for the existence of any kings before the mid 6th Century BC or so Agiad Kings Eurysthenes Agis I Echestratus Dorissus Agesilaus I Teleclus Alcmenes Polydorus Eurycrates Anaxander Eurycratides Leon Anaxandridas 560-520 BC Cleomenes.
History of Sparta - History of Sparta Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Prehistoric Period 2 The Expansion of Sparta 3 The 6th Century B.C. 4 The 5th Century B.C. 5 The 4th Century B.C. 6 The 3rd Century B.C. 7 Intervention of Rome 8 Medieval Sparta 9 Modern Sparta Prehistoric Period Tradition relates that Sparta was founded by Lacedaemon, son of Zeus and Taygete, who called the city after his wife, the daughter of Eurotas. But Amyclae and Therapne (Therapnae) seem to have been in early times of greater importance than Sparta, the former a Minoan foundation a few miles to the south of Sparta, the latter probably the Achaean capital of Laconia and the seat of Menelaus, Agamemnon's younger brother. Eighty years after the Trojan War, according to the traditional.
East Sparta, Ohio - East Sparta, Ohio East Sparta is a village located in Stark County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 806. Geography \nEast Sparta is located at 40°40'12" North, 81°21'13" West (40.669893, -81.353680)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 806 people, 315 households, and 242 families residing in the village. The population density is 518.7/km˛ (1,344.6/mi˛). There are 341 housing units at an average density of 219.4/km˛ (568.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the village is 98.64% White, 0.25% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.00%.
Sparta - Sparta This page is about the ancient Greek city of Sparta. For other uses see: Sparta (disambiguation) Sparta was an ancient city in Greece, the capital of Laconia and the most powerful state of the Peloponnesus. The city lay at the northern end of the central Laconian plain, on the right bank of the river Eurotas, a little south of the point where it is joined by its largest tributary, the Oenus (mod. KelefIna). The site is admirably fitted by nature to guard the only routes by which an army can penetrate Laconia from the land side, the Oenus and Eurotas valleys leading from Arcadia, its northern neighbor, and the Langhda Pass over Mt Taygetus connecting Laconia and Messenia. At the same time its distance from.
Sparta Rotterdam - Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established in 1888. Until the 2002/2003 season it had always played at the highest level, but it relegated from the premier division in 2002. It is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior (est. 1902) and Feyenoord (est. 1908). External Links Official Website.
Sparta (disambiguation) - Sparta (disambiguation) Sparta is the name of the following cities: Sparta, a city in ancient Greece Sparta, Georgia, United States of America Sparta, Michigan, United States of America Sparta, New Jersey, United States of America Sparta, New York, United States of America Sparta, North Carolina, United States of America Sparta, Tennessee, United States of America Sparta, Wisconsin, United States of America Sparta Township, New Jersey, United States of America Sparta Township, Pennsylvania, United States of America It is also the name for: Sparta (band), a band formed by ex-members of At The Drive-In Sparta Rotterdam, a Dutch football team Sparta XML, a Java XML software package Related: Spartan Alphabet This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise.
Sparta XML - Sparta XML Sparta XML is a fast and small open-source SAX and DOM Java XML parser that also includes an XPath subset. It comes in two packagings. The core package parses XML into a simplified DOM that is smaller and easier to program than the standard Java XML DOM. It also allows an XPath subset for doing database-like queries. A wrapper package, dubbed Thermopylae, implements the standard Java XML API's for SAX and DOM parsers. Home page: http://sparta-xml.sourceforge.net/.
Sparta, Georgia - Sparta, Georgia Sparta is a city located in Hancock County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,522. The city is the county seat of Hancock County6. Geography \nSparta is located at 33°16'38" North, 82°58'17" West (33.277269, -82.971467)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km˛ (1.8 mi˛). 4.7 km˛ (1.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,522 people, 617 households, and 385 families residing in the city. The population density is 322.9/km˛ (835.4/mi˛). There are 725 housing units at an average density of 153.8/km˛ (397.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 15.37% White, 83.71%.
Sparta, Illinois - Sparta, Illinois Sparta is a city located in Randolph County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,486. Geography \nSparta is located at 38°7'41" North, 89°42'22" West (38.128152, -89.706070)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.8 km˛ (9.2 mi˛). 23.4 km˛ (9.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.63% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,486 people, 1,783 households, and 1,164 families residing in the city. The population density is 191.8/km˛ (496.6/mi˛). There are 2,014 housing units at an average density of 86.1/km˛ (223.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.39% White, 15.65% African American,.
Sparta, Michigan - Sparta, Michigan Sparta is a village located in Kent County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 4,159. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.3 km˛ (2.4 mi˛). 6.3 km˛ (2.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,159 people, 1,618 households, and 1,093 families residing in the village. The population density is 658.1/km˛ (1,703.9/mi˛). There are 1,704 housing units at an average density of 269.6/km˛ (698.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the village is 95.70% White, 0.63% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 1.23% from two or.
Sparta Township, Michigan - Sparta Township, Michigan Sparta Township is a township located in Kent County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 8,938. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.7 km˛ (36.5 mi˛). 94.6 km˛ (36.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.08% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 8,938 people, 3,301 households, and 2,409 families residing in the township. The population density is 94.5/km˛ (244.7/mi˛). There are 3,449 housing units at an average density of 36.5/km˛ (94.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the township is 96.13% White, 0.47% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander,.
Sparta Township, Minnesota - Sparta Township, Minnesota Sparta Township is a township located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 814. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 102.6 km˛ (39.6 mi˛). 101.7 km˛ (39.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.88% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 814 people, 311 households, and 247 families residing in the township. The population density is 8.0/km˛ (20.7/mi˛). There are 326 housing units at an average density of 3.2/km˛ (8.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the township is 98.89% White, 0.00% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Sparta, Missouri - Sparta, Missouri Sparta is a city located in Christian County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,144. Geography \nSparta is located at 37°0'1" North, 93°5'0" West (37.000320, -93.083407)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,144 people, 463 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density is 501.9/km˛ (1,304.3/mi˛). There are 509 housing units at an average density of 223.3/km˛ (580.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.50% White, 0.26% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific.
Sparta Township, New Jersey - Sparta Township, New Jersey Sparta Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 18,080. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 101.6 km˛ (39.2 mi˛). 96.8 km˛ (37.4 mi˛) of it is land and 4.7 km˛ (1.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.67% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 18,080 people, 6,225 households, and 5,029 families residing in the township. The population density is 186.7/km˛ (483.5/mi˛). There are 6,590 housing units at an average density of 68.1/km˛ (176.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the township is 96.69% White, 0.29% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03%.
Sparta, New York - Sparta, New York Sparta is a town located in Livingston County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,627. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.8 km˛ (27.7 mi˛). 71.8 km˛ (27.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,627 people, 595 households, and 462 families residing in the town. The population density is 22.6/km˛ (58.6/mi˛). There are 627 housing units at an average density of 8.7/km˛ (22.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.62% White, 0.68% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.17%.
Sparta, North Carolina - Sparta, North Carolina Sparta is a town located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,817. It is the county seat of Alleghany County6. Geography \nSparta is located at 36°30'20" North, 81°7'18" West (36.505639, -81.121718)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.1 km˛ (2.4 mi˛). 6.1 km˛ (2.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,817 people, 825 households, and 441 families residing in the town. The population density is 296.0/km˛ (765.2/mi˛). There are 922 housing units at an average density of 150.2/km˛ (388.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 94.06%.
Sparta, Ohio - Sparta, Ohio Sparta is a village located in Morrow County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 191. Geography \nSparta is located at 40°23'41" North, 82°41'58" West (40.394773, -82.699527)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 191 people, 70 households, and 56 families residing in the village. The population density is 819.4/km˛ (2,159.5/mi˛). There are 75 housing units at an average density of 321.8/km˛ (848.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the village is 96.86% White, 1.57% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00%.
Sparta Township, Pennsylvania - Sparta Township, Pennsylvania Sparta Township is a township located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,740. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 109.1 km˛ (42.1 mi˛). 108.7 km˛ (42.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.45% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,740 people, 485 households, and 408 families residing in the township. The population density is 16.0/km˛ (41.5/mi˛). There are 559 housing units at an average density of 5.1/km˛ (13.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the township is 99.20% White, 0.29% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Sparta, Tennessee - Sparta, Tennessee Sparta is a city located in White County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,599. It is the county seat of White County6. Geography \nSparta is located at 35°55'56" North, 85°28'11" West (35.932335, -85.469837)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.4 km˛ (6.3 mi˛). 16.4 km˛ (6.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,599 people, 1,952 households, and 1,270 families residing in the city. The population density is 280.1/km˛ (725.2/mi˛). There are 2,192 housing units at an average density of 133.5/km˛ (345.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 91.82% White, 5.28%.
Spartan hegemony - classical Greek history. It began in 404 BC when Sparta conquered the ancient democracy of Athens in the Peloponnesian War. Sparta didn't annex Athens but established an oligarchy. Spartan hegemony ended when Thebes defeated them in 371 BC in the Battle of Leuctra..
