Lysander
Spartan magistrate
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Lysander was a prominent Greek military and political leader who played a crucial role in Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian War (404 bc). He secured Sparta's triumph by cutting off Athens' grain supply, leading to their surrender. Lysander then established oligarchic rule in Athens and installed his supporters in positions of power across Greece.1
Despite his influence, Lysander faced political setbacks, including the restoration of democracy in Athens. He was killed in battle in 395 bc during the Corinthian War.12
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