Agis III

AncientGeneralSparta330 — 331

Spartan king killed fighting Macedon at Megalopolis.

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Quick Facts

Born

330

Died

331

Country

Sparta

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score42.5

Agis III — Complete Timeline

331 BC

Battle of MegalopolisWar◆ Major

Agis III led a Spartan-led coalition against the Macedonian general Antipater at Megalopolis. The Spartans were defeated, and Agis was killed in the battle. This crushed the last major Greek resistance to Macedonian hegemony during Alexander's absence.

Macedonian HegemonyBattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic

Revolt Against MacedonWar◆ Major

Agis III initiated a revolt against Macedonian rule while Alexander was campaigning in Asia. He secured support from several Peloponnesian states and Crete, raising a significant army. The revolt was the most serious challenge to Macedonian control in Greece.

Macedonian HegemonyRevoltPeloponnese

Impact: regional