Pisistratus biography sample
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Peisistratus, in the the work of Ingres: The Apotheosis of Homer
Peisistratos is the name of a major Athenian ruler, as well as a minor character in the Odyssey.
The name in Ancient Greek is Πεισίστρατος (Peisistratos).
The standard spelling in English is Peisistratus; an alternate spelling (also used in Latin) is Pisistratus.[1]
Peisistratos of Athens
Peisistratos of Athens (Πεισίστρατος) (c - BC) was a Greek statesman who became the Tyrant of Athens following a (quite popular) coup and ruled in , and BC.
Peisistratos was son of a of a philosopher and teacher called Hippocratesand was named for the Peisistratos in the Odyssey.
Pisistratus biography sample
A friend of Solon [2] he assisted him in his endeavours, and fought bravely in the conquest of Salamis. When Solon left Athens, Peisistratus became leader of the party of the Highlands (poorer, rural people) in BC. In BC he seized the Acropolis with a group of bodyguards, becoming turannos (tyrant).
His rule did not last - he was driven out by