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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.
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...
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.
Cleisthenes, known as the "Father of Athenian Democracy," implemented radical reforms which transformed a city-state marred by tyranny and social inequality into a beacon of citizen participation and governance.
Cleisthenes of Athens, (born c. 570 bc —died c. 508), Athenian statesman and chief archon (525–524), regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy.
Aug 23, 2018 · Democracy in ancient Greece, introduced by the Athenian leader Cleisthenes, established voting rights for citizens, a supervising council and a jury system.
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.
May 11, 2018 · Cleisthenes (active 6th century B.C.) was an Athenian political leader and constitutional reformer. The first avowed democratic leader, he introduced important changes into the Athenian constitution.
Cleisthenes, or Clisthenes, was an ancient Athenian lawgiver credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508 BC. For these accomplishments, historians refer to him as "the father of Athenian democracy".
