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Cleisthenes (/ ˈ k l aɪ s θ ɪ n iː z / KLYS-thin-eez; Greek: Κλεισθένης), or Clisthenes (c. 570 – c. 508 BC), was an ancient Athenian lawgiver credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508 BC.
Cleisthenes of Athens (born c. 570 bce —died c. 508) was a statesman regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy, serving as chief archon (highest magistrate) of Athens (525–524). Cleisthenes successfully allied himself with the popular Assembly against the nobles (508) and imposed democratic reform.
- Russell Meiggs
Jun 17, 2024 · Ancient Greek civilization - Cleisthenes, Reforms, Democracy: In 508, after a short period of old-fashioned aristocratic party struggles, the Athenian state was comprehensively reformed by Cleisthenes, whom Herodotus calls “the man who introduced the tribes and the democracy,” in that order.
- Simon Hornblower
Apr 8, 2016 · Cleisthenes (b. late 570s BCE) was an Athenian statesman who famously reformed the political structure and processes of Athens at the end of the 6th century BCE and, thereby, greatly increased the influence of ordinary citizens on everyday politics.
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Cleisthenes of Athens, (born c. 570 bc—died c. 508), Athenian statesman and chief archon (525–524), regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy.
Who was Cleisthenes? Cleisthenes was born into the Alcmaeonidae, one of the most influential and powerful families in Athens. This aristocratic lineage afforded him not only a privileged upbringing but also a front-row seat to the political machinations and social dynamics of his time.
4 days ago · Cleisthenes came to be regarded as the founder of the democracy, but in the political disputes at the end of the century the democrats looked further back, to Solon or even to Theseus. From: Cleisthenēs in Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World ». Subjects: Classical studies.
