Charilaus
Charilaus (Harilaos), also given as Charillus (‹See Tfd›Greek: Χαρίλαος), was a king of Sparta in the early-mid 8th century BC. He is generally shown as the successor of his grandfather Polydectes, though Pausanias implies that Charilaus' father Eunomus preceded Charilaus.[1]
Charilaus is perhaps best known as the ward, pupil, and nephew of the Spartan reformer Lycurgus.[2] During his reign, the Spartans are purported to have invaded Argolis. The long-standing hostility with Tegea is also believed to date from Charilaus' reign.[3]
Charilaus was succeeded by his son Nicander, the father of Theopompus.
