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Cleisthenes (/ ˈ k l aɪ s θ ɪ n iː z / KLYS-thin-eez; Greek: Κλεισθένης), or Clisthenes (c. 570 – c. 508 BC), was an ancient Athenian lawgiver credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508 BC.
- 570 BC
- Alcmaeonidae
c. 508. Cleisthenes of Athens (born c. 570 bce —died c. 508) was a statesman regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy, serving as chief archon (highest magistrate) of Athens (525–524). Cleisthenes successfully allied himself with the popular Assembly against the nobles (508) and imposed democratic reform.
- Russell Meiggs
Apr 8, 2016 · Cleisthenes (b. late 570s BCE) was an Athenian statesman who famously reformed the political structure and processes of Athens at the end of the 6th century BCE and, thereby, greatly increased the influence of ordinary citizens on everyday politics.
- Mark Cartwright
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Aug 23, 2018 · Learn how Cleisthenes, the Athenian leader, introduced the first known democracy in the world in 507 B.C. Explore the three institutions of demokratia: the ekklesia, the boule and the dikasteria.
Ancient Greek civilization - Cleisthenes, Reforms, Democracy: In 508, after a short period of old-fashioned aristocratic party struggles, the Athenian state was comprehensively reformed by Cleisthenes, whom Herodotus calls “the man who introduced the tribes and the democracy,” in that order. The order is important.
Cleisthenes of Athens, (born c. 570 bc —died c. 508), Athenian statesman and chief archon (525–524), regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy. A member of the Alcmaeonid family, he allied himself with the Ecclesia (citizens’ assembly) in 508 and imposed democratic reforms by which the basis of organization was changed from family and ...
Cleisthenes, known as the "Father of Athenian Democracy," implemented radical reforms which transformed a city-state marred by tyranny and social inequality into a beacon of citizen participation and governance. But who was this enigmatic figure, and how did he rise to such prominence?
