-558Hegesias Deposed as Archon of Athens

Hegesias removed as Archon of Athens.
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🏛️ Archon Diognetus of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Pherecles

Diognetus, Archon of Athens, dies after a reign of 28 years and is succeeded by his son Pherecles.
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🏛️ Pherecles, Archon of Athens, Dies and Is Succeeded by Son

Pherecles, Archon of Athens, dies after a reign of 19 years and is succeeded by his son Ariphron.
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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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🏛️ Pisistratus's First Tyranny in Athens

Pisistratus seizes the Acropolis of Athens and declares himself tyrant. He is deposed in the same year.
Pisistratus's First Tyranny in Athens (-560)
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🏛️ Hegesias Deposed as Archon of Athens

Hegesias removed as Archon of Athens.
Hegesias Deposed as Archon of Athens (-558)
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🏛️ Pisistratus' Exile from Athens

Pisistratus is exiled from Athens to Euboea.
Pisistratus' Exile from Athens (-556)
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