-403Thrasybulus Restores Athenian Democracy and Grants Amnesty

Thrasybulus restores the Athenian democracy and grants an al...
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🏛️ Cylon's Coup Attempt on the Athenian Acropolis

Cylon, Athenian noble, seizes the Acropolis in a failed attempt to become king.
Cylon's Coup Attempt on the Athenian Acropolis (-632)
Ancient greeceTyrannyOligarchyPolitical InstabilityCoupAcropolisAristocracy
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🏛️ 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.
Hippias' Tyranny Ends: Athenian Democracy Emerges (-510)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyTyrannyPolitical Revolution
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🏛️ Themistocles Ostracized from Athens

Themistocles Ostracized from Athens (-471)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyPersian Wars
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🏛️ Alcibiades Elected Strategos, Ascends to Athenian Political Dominance

Alcibiades is elected strategos of Athens and begins dominating Athenian politics.
Alcibiades Elected Strategos, Ascends to Athenian Political Dominance (-420)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyAlcibiadesLeadershipMilitary StrategyPeloponnesian WarWarfareDiplomacy
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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.
Athenian Democracy Overthrown and Restored (-411)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyOligarchyPolitical InstabilityTyrannyGovernment
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🏛️ Thrasybulus Restores Athenian Democracy and Grants Amnesty

Thrasybulus restores the Athenian democracy and grants an almost general amnesty.
Thrasybulus Restores Athenian Democracy and Grants Amnesty (-403)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyTyrannyOligarchyCivil War
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