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What was Leonidas I's role in the Second Greco-Persian War?

  • Leader of Greek forces

  • Persian ally

  • Neutral observer

  • Athenian general

Answer

As the leader of Greek forces, Leonidas I played a pivotal role in the Second Greco-Persian War. He famously commanded the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, where he and his 300 soldiers held off the massive Persian army for three days, delaying their advance and inspiring the rest of Greece to resist the invasion.
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