League of Free Laconians
The League of Free Laconians (
History
The Eleutherolakōnes (Ἐλευθερολάκωνες, 'free
Following the dissolution of the Achaean League in 146 BC, the Eleutherolakōnes joined the Lacedaemonian League(κοινὸν τῶν Λακεδαιμονίων, koinon of spartan colonies under roman rule), until Emperor Augustus re-established the League of Free Laconians in 21 BC.[2]
Constitution
The highest officer in the league (koinon) was the strategos, who was assisted by the treasurer. At its height the koinon consisted of 24 cities; however, the number decreased to 18.[3] The koinon continued to exist into the second half of the 3rd century AD, as is demonstrated by the coins and inscriptions of its member states. It continued until 297 AD when the Emperor Diocletian reformed the provincial administration.
Member cities
According to Pausanias, the members of the koinon were:[4]
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Notes
References
Primary Sources
- ISBN 0-14-044362-2.
Secondary Sources
- Peter Greenhalgh and Edward Eliopoulos, (1985). Deep into Mani: Journey to the southern tip of Greece. London: Trinity Press ISBN 0-571-13524-2
- "Eleutherolakones". The New Pauly. Vol. 4. Brill. p. 918.