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514
The tyrant of Athens Hipparchos is killed by Harmodios and Aristogeiton - the 'tyrannicides'.
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514
Fall of the Peisistratid tyranny in Athens.
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Period: 514 to
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530
Polykrates is tyrant at Samos.
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560
Pisistratos becomes tyrant in Athens for the first time.
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Oct 5, 624
Drakon codifies Athenian law.
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Oct 5, 660
Pheidon is tyrant in Argos.
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List of annual archons at Athens begins
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The Kypselidai are tyrants of Corinth.
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An oligarchy of 80 takes power at Corinth.
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In Athens the archon Solon lays the foundations for democracy.
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The tyrant Phalaris rules Agrigento, expanding its territory.