Pelops (‹See Tfd›Greek: Πέλοψ) was King of Sparta of the Eurypontid dynasty. He was the son of Lykourgos.
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He was born sometime around 210 BC, but his father soon died that year. Since he was an infant, a regent reigned, first Machanidas and then Nabis. In 199 BC however, Pelops was assassinated by Nabis, who assumed the throne. He was the last of the Eurypontid Dynasty.
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