Cleisthenes
Americannoun
noun
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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
Thus, under Cleisthenes, Athens became the first “real” democracy in history.
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
This national idea Cleisthenes further emphasized by setting up in the market-place at Athens a statue of each tribal hero.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
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