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Peisistratos or Peisistratus (c. 607 BC-528 BC) was a Ancient Greek statesman who became the Tyrant of Athens following a (quite popular) coup and ruled in 561 BC, 559 BC-556 BC and 545 BC-528 BC. On three separate occasions, Peisistratos was drivien into exile, but he returned each time. His terms in office saw tremendous growth in Athenian culture. Most notably, Peisistratos saw to it that the works of Homer were permanently copied and archived.

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  • Peisistratos or Peisistratus (c. 607 BC-528 BC) was a Ancient Greek statesman who became the Tyrant of Athens following a (quite popular) coup and ruled in 561 BC, 559 BC-556 BC and 545 BC-528 BC. On three separate occasions, Peisistratos was drivien into exile, but he returned each time. His terms in office saw tremendous growth in Athenian culture. Most notably, Peisistratos saw to it that the works of Homer were permanently copied and archived.
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Name
  • Peisistratos
Cause of Death
  • Natural Causes
Religion
  • Polytheism
Children
  • Hipparkhos, among others
Occupation
  • Politician
Death
  • c. 528 BC
Birth
  • c. 607 BC
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  • Peisistratos or Peisistratus (c. 607 BC-528 BC) was a Ancient Greek statesman who became the Tyrant of Athens following a (quite popular) coup and ruled in 561 BC, 559 BC-556 BC and 545 BC-528 BC. On three separate occasions, Peisistratos was drivien into exile, but he returned each time. His terms in office saw tremendous growth in Athenian culture. Most notably, Peisistratos saw to it that the works of Homer were permanently copied and archived. While in power, Peisistratos did not hesitate to confront the aristocracy. He greatly reduced their privileges, confiscated their lands and gave them to the poor, and funded many religious and artistic programs.
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