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Cleisthenes

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Name: Cleisthenes
Nationality: Athenian, Greek
Gender: Male
Occupations: statesman

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Biography of Cleisthenes
436 words, approx. 2 pages
Cleisthenes (active 6th century BC) was an Athenian political leader and constitutional reformer. The first avowed democratic leader, he introduced important changes into the Athenian constitution. Son of Megacles, leader of the powerful Alcmeonid clan...


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Cleisthenes Information
849 words, approx. 3 pages
Cleisthenes (Greek: Κλεισθένης, also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes) was a noble Athenian of the Alcmaeonid family. He is credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508 BC or 507 BC.[1] He...


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Morris, Ian Macgregor. Themistocles: Defender of Greece.(Cleisthenes: Founder of Athenian Democracy)(Solon: The Lawmaker of Athens)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
09/01/2004: 283 words, approx. 1 pages
MORRIS, Ian Macgregor. Themistocles: Defender of Greece. 110p. ISBN 0-8239-3830-1. LC 2002007367. PARTON, Sarah. Cleisthenes: Founder of Athenian Democracy. 110p. ISBN 0-8239-3826-3. LC 2002007906. RANDALL, Bernard. Solon: The Lawmaker of Athens. 112p. ISBN 0-8239-3829-8. LC 2002004584. ea vol: (Leaders of...


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The Legacy of Cleisthenes
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Ancient Greece was shaped by many factors and men including Cleisthenes, Themistocles, Pericles, and Socrates all of whom left lasting legacies. Ancient Greece in turn has affected many aspects of modern society varying from science to government, to creating democracy.


 

Cleisthenes

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