Rule of Pericles (Archonship) (jan 1, 460 BC – jan 1, 429 BC)
Description:
The rule of Pericles established Archonship in Athens. Archonship refers to the position of one of nine chief magistrates in Ancient Athens. Pericles wished to establish a democracy in Athens which would grant equal justice to all Athenian citizens, regardless of their status and social class.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 460 BC
jan 1, 429 BC
~ 31 years