Laws of Draco (jan 1, 621 BC – jan 1, 594 BC)
Description:
Draco was an Athenian lawgiver whose harsh legal code punished both trivial and serious crimes in Athens with death. The laws of Draco were said to be written in blood, rather than ink. Death was prescribed for almost all criminal offenses.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 621 BC
jan 1, 594 BC
~ 27 years