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Living from the early 7th to the late 6th century BCE, the ancient Athenian Solon is considered to be one of the central founders of Athenian democracy. For instance, against the tendency to focus power in the hands of a few wealthy citizens, Solon worked to put political power in the hands of citizen-groups and to ensure that all classes of society would be represented in the society's decisions and laws.

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Who begin democracy in Athens?

SOlon


What laws did Solon promote democracy in Athens?

The laws he chose were the ones that changed the outlook of slavery. That is how Solon promoted democracy in Athens


Who is credited for making Athens a democracy?

Solon


What is a solon?

THE QUESTION IS - WHO IS SOLON?? Solon was a greek lawgiver, poet,and aristocrat who paved a road to democracy in Greece, Athens!!! - Larry D


What was Solon's occupation?

Solon was a statesman and poet from Greece that was born around 640 B.C.E. He is known as the law-giver of Athens after he developed a code of law that became the basis for Athenian democracy.


Who was the athenian leader who started the wheels of democracy in Greece?

Solon


What was the date that Solon brought democratic principles to Athens?

Solon did not bring democracy to Athens - he implemented a settlement of a standoff between opposing factions in Athens. Democracy began over 50 years later when Cleisthenes in 508 BCE implemented the democratic principle of putting laws before a citizen assembly to vote on.


Why did Athens become democracy?

It is not clear why democracy started in Athens. Some attribute the start of democratic leadership to Solon in the 6th century stating that he wanted to give his people more power and voice in the government.


Solon was from where?

Athens, Greece.


What was NOT a reform made by Solon of Athens?

One significant reform not attributed to Solon of Athens was the establishment of a democratic system that allowed all male citizens to participate directly in governance. While Solon introduced measures such as the Boule (Council of 400) and reformed the legal system, the full development of democracy in Athens, characterized by broader citizen participation, occurred later under Cleisthenes. Additionally, Solon did not abolish slavery, which remained a part of Athenian society during his reforms.


Who is solon?

solon was the father of democracy. he is the reason that today we can vote for our leaders.


When was Solon Hadjisolomos born?

athens,greece