Leaders of Greece

The leaders of Greece had a big impact on Greek history. Leaders such as Cleisthenes, Isagoras, Draco, Solon, and Hippias. All of these leaders had a big impact on Greek history in their own way. Draco, who started ruling in 621 B.C. was the first recorded legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece. He replaced the prevailing system of oral law and blood feud by a written code to be enforced only by a court. Under Draco, death was the punishment for many crimes that were commited.

Cleisthenes came to power in 508 BCE when he overthrew Isagoras. The way he ruled began the change from an aristocratic government to a Democracy. He created The council of five Hundred, A group of Athenian Citizens chosen at random. A citizen of Athens had to be an adult male property owner who was born in Athens. If you were born anywhere else in greece, you are a women, or if you are a slave you can not be considered a citizen. Cleisthenes was very rich, a part of the elite members of Athens. He saw the value of tapping into the talents, intelligence, and energies of the non-aristocrats.

Hippias was a tyrant who ruled from 527 to 510 BCE. But while he was in rule his brother was murdered and his rule became harsh. Eventually he was kicked out of athens. After he was kicked out he began working with the Persian king Darius I, helping them invade Marathon.

Solon was also a tyrant. When Solon came into power he began to make some changes