Leonidas I — 300: Rise of an Empire Character Profile

About Leonidas I

King of Sparta, protagonist leading 300 hoplites at Thermopylae.

Leonidas I — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Leadership, Swordsmanship, Tactical genius, Inspiring speech, Hoplite combat

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Quick Facts about Leonidas I

Occupation

ruler

Manner of Death

Death in battle

Leonidas I's Known Relations

• Gorgo — Spouse
• Anaxandridas II — Father
• Pleistarchus — Child
• Cleomenes I — Sibling
• Cleombrotus — Sibling
• Dorieus — Sibling

Leonidas I appears in 2 titles

• 300 (2007) — character page
• 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

Character Facts

Played by

Gerard Butler

Appears in

300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

Role

Supporting

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