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King Leonidas: A Tragic Hero

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One of the most famous kings was King Leonidas.He was a very brave king helping his soldiers though battle. He was born 540 B.C. and died 480 B.C. at the Battle of Trampathoy. King Leonidas was remembered not only his battle strategy, but for his bravery. Leonidas was a Hoplite. They carried a spear,shield,and a sword. The spartans wore a foot of fur standing up on their helmets to make them appear bigger to their enemy. Leonidas was brave and strong until the Battle of Trampathoy. King Leonidas sent all his soldiers back except for his 300 best soldiers. They all died in the battle but they defended the rest of his army so they could prepare. The Persian Army usually respected their defeated enemies, but this time they chopped his head

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