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Cleisthenes

or Clis·the·nes

[ klahys-thuh-neez ]

noun

  1. active c515–c495 b.c., Athenian statesman.


Cleisthenes

/ ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz /

noun

  1. Cleisthenes6th century bc6th century bcMAthenianPOLITICS: statesman 6th century bc , Athenian statesman: democratized the political structure of Athens
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Example Sentences

The historical demes were organised by Cleisthenes, on a local basis.

Now when Cleisthenes became tyrant of Sicyon he felt that the cult of the local hero was a danger.

But as a statesman he failed to cope with the new conditions created by the democracy of Cleisthenes.

The last of this dynasty was Cleisthenes, a just and moderate ruler, concerning whom we have a story to tell.

Cleisthenes, the leader of the people against the aristocratic faction, made this new code of laws.

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