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He first relegated the aristocratic Council on the Aeropaus to looking after religious matter, and established an Assembly of citizens in 508 BCE - essentially landowners big and small - to make laws. A council executed the laws.
This was a limited democracy which slipped into abeyance during and after the Persian invasion when the Council re-established its power after leading the resistance to the invasion. It was up to Ephialtes to re-establish the authority of the Assembly and widen its powers 50 years later, and again after his assassination for this, his deputy Pericles extended the franchise to all male citizens, regardless of property status.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoHe reduced the power of the aristocratic Council on the Areopagus to religious matters and introduced an assembly of large and small landowners which made laws. It was a limited first step towards full democracy, which was improved by first Ephialtes, and after his assassination by the aristocracy, by Pericles.
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∙ 15y agoThe democracy created by Cleisthenes was in Athens.
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Who was the father of greek democracy?
Cleisthenes of ancient Athens is considered the founder of democracy
When did democracy first start in ancient Greece?
In Athens in 508 BCE when Cleisthenes brought in votiong in assembly by all people who owned property.
What Greek city-state was the beginning of democracy seen in?
Democracy began developing in Athens from 507 BCE under the guidance of Cleisthenes. It took another seventy years to develop to its peak, and Athens then exported the concept to several other cities.
Where was cleisthenes born?
Cleisthenes was an Athenian nobleman. He was born in Athens and grew up in Athens. He helped reform the constitution of Athens.
Who would support democracy in Athens?
Democracy in the ancient city - state of Athens was supported by its citizens who also were its soldiers [πολίτες/ οπλίτες]
Who was the father of greek democracy?
Cleisthenes of ancient Athens is considered the founder of democracy
Why do you remember Cleisthenes?
He initiated the first steps in introducing democracy in ancient Athens.
Who was father of democracy in Athens?
Cleisthenes in 508 BCE.
Who introduced the democratic principles to Athens?
Cleisthenes - By setting up a constitution
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
ancient athens
Was demcracy discovered in anchient Athens?
Well, the idea of democracy was introduced by Cleisthenes in 508 BC when he overthrew the aristocracies in Athens. I wouldn't say it was discovered in ancient Athens. It will sound better if you say Athens was the birthplace of democracy.
Under the rule of Cleisthenes Athens established a what?
Democracy
Why is cleisthenes considered the founder of democracy in Athens?
Because he was a gangster
What steps did cleisthenes take to create limited democracy in Athens?
to fight against athens
When did democracy first start in ancient Greece?
In Athens in 508 BCE when Cleisthenes brought in votiong in assembly by all people who owned property.
Who were two important leaders in Athens when it was democracy?
Cleisthenes, Ephialtes, Pericles.
What was cleisthenes famous quote?
Cleisthenes' famous quote dealt with the government doing what was best for the citizens. He was known to bring democracy to Athens.
