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Athenian democracy was the leading democracy :p 8)
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Was Cleistheries the Athenian ruler of 594 BC?
Philombrotus 595-594 BCE , followed by Solon 594-593 BCE.
Who ruled Athens in 594 bc?
Solon was appointed archon for a year to resolve a looming civil war between the aristocrats and common citizens.
Who is mostly credited for the reforms in Athens that brought democracy to the country?
After the initial democracy established by Cleisthenes in 508 BCE went into abeyance during and after the Persian invasion, Ephialtes re-established the democracy in 460 BCE. He was assassinated by the aristocrats and his deputy Pericles took over, expelling the aristocratic Themistocles son of Melesias and progressed development into a direct democracy where the citizens directed action meeting in regular assemblies.
When was the Athenian democracy?
From about 500 bc to 321 bc was how long the Athenian direct democracy lasted
How did democracy arise in ancient greece-?
Democracy did not basically arise out of all of Ancient Greece but out of Athens that has been called the cradle of democracy. It was established in Athens through the continuous reorganizations In 594 BC Solon was chosen as the first archon which was similar to a prime minister. He then established jury courts and increased the rights of the people.
What started earlier greek democracy or alexanders death?
democracy was first because in 500 BC democracy started and Alexander the Great died in 331 BC
Who developed Athenian democracy to its greatest height?
Solon (594 BC), Cleisthenes (508/7 BC), and Ephialtes (462 BC) all contributed to the development of Athenian democracy. Historians differ on which of them was responsible for which institution, and which of them most represented a truly democratic movement. It is most usual to date Athenian democracy from Cleisthenes, since Solon's constitution fell and was replaced by the tyranny of Peisistratus, whereas Ephialtes revised Cleisthenes' constitution relatively peacefully. Hipparchus, the brother of the tyrant Hippias, was killed by Harmodius and Aristogeiton, who were subsequently honored by the Athenians for their alleged restoration of Athenian freedom.
What philosopher was pro democracy?
The philosophers that were pro-democracy were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Socrates lived from 470 BC until 399 BC. Plato lived from 427 BC until 348 BC. Aristotle lived from 384 BC until 322 BC.
Who ended Greek democracy in Macedonia in 330 BC?
In the mid 330s BC Athens was conquered by the Macedonians from north of Greece.
When was democracy discovered?
Most websites and people say that democracy was discovered in 508 BC. Hope this helps. :)
Who started democracy?
Solon (594 BC), Cleisthenes (509 BC), and Ephialtes (462 BC) all contributed to the development of Athenian democracy. Historians differ on which of them was responsible for which institutions, and which of them most represented a truly democratic movement. It is most usual to date Athenian democracy from Cleisthenes, since Solon's constitution fell and was replaced by the tyranny of Peisistratus, whereas Ephialtes revised Cleisthenes' constitution relatively peacefully. Hipparchus, the brother of the tyrant Hippias, was killed by Harmodius and Aristogeiton, who were subsequently honored by the Athenians for their alleged restoration of Athenian freedom. The greatest and longest-lasting democratic leader was Pericles; after his death, Athenian democracy was twice briefly interrupted by oligarchic revolution towards the end of the Peloponnesian War. Cite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenian_democracy
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after BC?
a democracy
