Democracy

  • Period: 594 BCE to 593 BCE

    Foundations

    In Athens the archon Solon las the foundations for Democracy.
  • 508 BCE

    Reforms

    Reforms by Cleisthenes establishes democracy in Athens.
  • 480 BCE

    Establishment

    The Tyrant Kadmos permits the establishment of democratic government on Kos.
  • Period: 462 BCE to 461 BCE

    Influence

    Radicalisation of democracy in Athens; Cimon exiled, Pericles comes to exercise influence.
  • Period: 462 BCE to 458 BCE

    Introduction

    Pericles introduces democratic institutions in Athens