Cleisthenes

or Clis·the·nes

[ klahys-thuh-neez ]

/ ˈklaɪs θəˌniz /

noun

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

Examples from the Web for cleisthenes

Cleisthenes, there was the regular and normal course of public legislation.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5|Various
It was an inspiration of the genius of Cleisthenes; and it stands as the master work of a master mind.
Ancient Society|Lewis Henry Morgan
The oracle replied to his question that Adrastus was king of the Sicyonians and Cleisthenes was a brigand.
History Of Ancient Civilization|Charles Seignobos
Thereupon Megacles said that he accepted the betrothal, and so the marriage was determined by Cleisthenes.
The History Of Herodotus|Herodotus

It is also curious that we do not know in what official capacity Cleisthenes carried his reforms.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cleisthenes

Cleisthenes

/ (ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz) /

noun

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

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Cleisthenes

or Clis·the·nes

noun

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Cleisthenes

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