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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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The Spartans, however, set up a government of elites in Athens that did not include Cleisthenes.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

When Pericles rose to be a dominant voice in Athenian politics, the system remained in place that had been set up by Cleisthenes.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

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

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

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2011

Cleisthenes, on his return, was in a difficulty; he realized that Athens would not tolerate a new tyranny, nor were the other nobles willing to accept him as leader of a constitutional oligarchy.

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

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