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Pisistratus (also spelled Peisistratus or Peisistratos; Greek: Πεισίστρατος Peisistratos; c. 600 BC – 527 BC) was a politician in ancient Athens, ruling as tyrant in the late 560s, the early 550s and from 546 BC until his death.
Peisistratus (born 6th century—died 527 bce) was a tyrant of ancient Athens whose unification of Attica and consolidation and rapid improvement of Athens’s prosperity helped to make possible the city’s later preeminence in Greece.
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Mar 5, 2021 · After The Death Of The Tyrant Of Athens, His Sons Take Over. After Peisistratus’ death, his eldest son, Hippias, succeeded him as tyrant. Hippias and his brother, Hipparchus, are best-known as the antagonists in the story of Harmodius and Aristogeiton, who became known as the famous Tyrannicides.
Peisistratus , or Pisistratus, (died 527 bc), Tyrant of Athens (c. 560–559, 556–555, 546–527). Born an aristocrat, he gained military honours early. He first became tyrant in 560 after claiming an attempt had been made on his life and appealing to the people to grant him a bodyguard, which he used to help seize the Acropolis.
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May 29, 2018 · Pisistratus ( c. 605–527 bc) Athenian ruler. He became leader of the popular party in Athens. He seized control by force in 560 bc, but was overthrown in 554 bc, and driven into exile. With support from Thebes and Argos, he regained power in 541 bc, and ruled as ‘tyrant’ until his death.
When Pisistratus became tyrant of Athens in 547 BC it marked a change of direction for the city-state and the surrounding land of Attica, which despite its large size and power was overshadowed...
Quick Reference. ( c. 600– c. 527 bc) Tyrant of Athens. He seized power in 561 and after twice being expelled ruled continuously from 546 until his death. As ruler he reduced aristocratic power in rural Attica and promoted the financial prosperity and cultural pre-eminence of Athens.
Pisistratus (Πεισίστρατος), tyrant of Athens (see tyranny), claimed descent from the Neleids (see neleus) of *Pylos and Pisistratus, archon (see archontes) at Athens 669/8 bce. He first came to prominence through his success in the war against *Megara (c.565).
Pisistratus pīsĭsˈtrətəs [key], 605?–527 b.c., Greek statesman, tyrant of Athens. His power was founded on the cohesion of the rural citizens, whom he consolidated with farseeing land laws. His coup (c.560 b.c.) was probably not unpopular.
A popular general, Pisistratus first tried to seize power in about 560 BC. Posing as a champion of the hill farmers, he inflicted wounds upon himself and drove his cart into Athens alleging his...
