Pisistratus

American

[pahy-sis-truh-tuhs, pi-] / paɪˈsɪs trə təs, pɪ- /

Or Peisistratus

noun

c605–527 b.c., tyrant of Athens 560–527 (father of Hipparchus and Hippias).

Pisistratus British

/ paɪˈsɪstrətəs /

noun

?600–527 _bc , tyrant of Athens: he established himself in firm control of the city following his defeat of his aristocratic rivals at Pallene (546)

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Pisistratus was reportedly a benevolent despot and very popular.

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By 545 BCE, a relative of his named Pisistratus had seized power by force with his own private army and ruled as a tyrant with broad popular support.

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Pisistratus also encouraged the celebration of religious festivals and cults that united the people of Attica through a common religion.

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To further help the farmers Solon brought back, Pisistratus redistributed land so they could once again make a living.

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Therefore, Pisistratus, I tell you what you must do—write a book!”

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. by

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