-487 ⟶ Archonship in Athens Becomes Elective by Lot

Athenian Archonship becomes elective by lot, an important mi...
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🏛️ Solon Appointed Archon and Introduces Athenian Democratic Reforms

Solon appointed Archon of Athens; institutes democratic reforms.⟶
Solon Appointed Archon and Introduces Athenian Democratic Reforms (-594)
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🏛️ Cleisthenes Establishes Athenian Democracy

Cleisthenes, Greek reformer, takes power and increases democracy.⟶
Cleisthenes Establishes Athenian Democracy (-507)
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🏛️ Archonship in Athens Becomes Elective by Lot

Athenian Archonship becomes elective by lot, an important milestone in the move towards radical Athenian democracy.⟶
Archonship in Athens Becomes Elective by Lot (-487)
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🏛️ Themistocles Ostracized from Athens

Athenian politician Themistocles is ostracized.⟶
Themistocles Ostracized from Athens (-471)
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🏛️ Cimon's Ostracism from Athens

Athenian politician Cimon is ostracized.⟶
Cimon's Ostracism from Athens (-461)
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🏛️ Pericles' Reform Opens Athenian Offices to Commoners

Athenian statesman Pericles' greatest reform, allowing common people to serve in any state office, inaugurates Golden Age of Ancient Athens.⟶
Pericles' Reform Opens Athenian Offices to Commoners (-457)
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