1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Ancient / Classical History
Ancient men whose names begin with L.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | S | T | V | X | Z
Leucippus
Leucippus was one of the Pre-Socratic philosophers who developed the atomist theory, which explained that all matter is made up of indivisible particles.
Loki - Norse Trickster God
Loki was the Norse trickster god and a buncle of contradictions.
Lucius Verus
Lucius Verus (born December 15, A.D. 130, Lucius Ceionius Commodus) was younger brother by adoption and son-in-law of Marcus Aurelius as well as his co-emperor.
Leonidas King of Sparta
Glossary entry on Leonidas and the Battle at Thermopylae.
Lucullus
Plutarch's life of Lucullus.
Lycurgus
Lycurgus, a man shrouded in legend, is held to be Sparta's lawgiver. Herodotus says the Spartans thought his laws came from Crete. Xenophon thought Lycurgus made them up, while Plato thought the Delphic Oracle provided them.
Lycurgus
Plutarch's life of Lycurgus.
Lysander
Spartan general Lysander put an end to the Peloponnesian War.

Explore Ancient / Classical History

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Ancient / Classical History
  4. People and Places
  5. People
  6. A to Z Biographies
  7. G-M Men
  8. Biography Men L

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.