When Did Cleisthenes Live
Cleisthenes of Athens, Cleisthenes Also Spelled Clisthenes, (Born C. 570 Bce—Died C. 508), Statesman Regarded as the Founder of Athenian Democracy, Serving as...
Cleisthenes of Athens, Cleisthenes also spelled Clisthenes, (born c. 570 bce—died c. 508), statesman regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy, serving as chief archon (highest magistrate) of Athens (525–524).
When did cleisthenes?
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.
What did cleisthenes do in 510 BC?
He was also credited with increasing the power of the Athenian citizens’ assembly and for reducing the power of the nobility over Athenian politics. In 510 BC, Spartan troops helped the Athenians overthrow their king, the tyrant Hippias, son of Peisistratos.