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Cleisthenes

American

[klahys-thuh-neez] / ˈklaɪs θəˌniz /

Or Clisthenes

noun

active c515–c495 b.c., Athenian statesman.

Cleisthenes British

/ ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz /

noun

6th century _bc , Athenian statesman: democratized the political structure of Athens

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His appeal was successful, and Cleisthenes implemented reforms to Solon’s system of government.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Likewise, the Athenian democracy that had crystallized under Cleisthenes, with about 10% of the overall population having a vote in public affairs, was at its height during this period.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

His mother was the niece of Cleisthenes, the Athenian noble who had introduced important democratic reforms.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

It's a suggestion of which Cleisthenes would surely approve.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2011

It is also curious that we do not know in what official capacity Cleisthenes carried his reforms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

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