-507 ⟶ Cleisthenes Establishes Athenian Democracy
Cleisthenes, Greek reformer, takes power and increases democ...
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🏛️ Solon Appointed Archon and Introduces Athenian Democratic Reforms
Solon appointed Archon of Athens; institutes democratic reforms.⟶
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Greece🏛️ Hippias' Tyranny Ends: Athenian Democracy Emerges
tyrant)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Hippias, son of Pisistratus and tyrant of Athens, is expelled by a popular revolt supported by Cleomenes I, King of Sparta and his forces.⟶
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Greece🏛️ Cleisthenes Establishes Athenian Democracy
Cleisthenes, Greek reformer, takes power and increases democracy.⟶
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Greece🏛️ Archonship in Athens Becomes Elective by Lot
Athenian Archonship becomes elective by lot, an important milestone in the move towards radical Athenian democracy.⟶
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🏛️ Athenian Democracy Overthrown and Restored
The democracy in Athens is overthrown and replaced by the oligarchic Council of Four Hundred. This council is itself soon defeated and order is almost restored, when the Five Thousand start ruling. Early next year, they are also overthrown and the old democracy is restored.⟶
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