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Pisistratus (also spelled Peisistratus or Peisistratos; Greek: Πεισίστρατος Peisistratos; c. 600 BC – 527 BC) was a politician in ancient Athens, ruling as tyrant in the late 560s, the early 550s and from 546 BC until his death.
Peisistratus (born 6th century—died 527 bce) was a tyrant of ancient Athens whose unification of Attica and consolidation and rapid improvement of Athens’s prosperity helped to make possible the city’s later preeminence in Greece.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Peisistratus was born around 607 BC and was the son of Hippocrates, a philosopher and teacher. Peisistratus is also known to have been related to the great Athenian reformer, Solon, on his mother’s side. Peisistratus came from the eastern part of Attica.
Pisistratus, a benevolent tyrant, reformed the economy and made Athens peaceful and more prosperous. Learn how he took power and ruled the Greeks.
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May 29, 2018 · Pisistratus (pīsĬs´trətəs), 605?–527 BC, Greek statesman, tyrant of Athens. His power was founded on the cohesion of the rural citizens, whom he consolidated with farseeing land laws. His coup (c.560 BC) was probably not unpopular.
Peisistratus , or Pisistratus, (died 527 bc), Tyrant of Athens (c. 560–559, 556–555, 546–527). Born an aristocrat, he gained military honours early.
How Pisistratus took power. Pisistratus washing at a stream, from The Greeks documentary. It took Pisistratus several very colorful attempts to seize power in Athens before finally...
Pisistratus pīsĭsˈtrətəs [key], 605?–527 b.c., Greek statesman, tyrant of Athens. His power was founded on the cohesion of the rural citizens, whom he consolidated with farseeing land laws. His coup (c.560 b.c.) was probably not unpopular.
The mother of Pisistratus (whose name we do not know) was first cousin to the mother of Solon. Pisistratus grew up equally distinguished for personal beauty and for mental endowments. The relationship between him and Solon naturally drew them together, and a close friendship sprang up between them.
Pisistratus (Πεισίστρατος), tyrant of Athens (see tyranny), claimed descent from the Neleids (see neleus) of *Pylos and Pisistratus, archon (see archontes) at Athens 669/8 bce. He first came to prominence through his success in the war against *Megara (c.565).
