jan 1, 510 BC - Democracy is Born in Athens
Description:
With the assistance of the Spartans, the Athenians managed to overthrow their king in 510 B.C. The Spartans hoped to set up a puppet ruler in his stead, but an Athenian named Cleisthenes wrestled influence away from the Spartans and established the basic structure of Athens’ very first democracy, which would only grow, solidify, and develop in the following century.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 510 BC
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~ 2537 years ago