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Pisistrautis
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Seized power 560 bc, and he aided Athenian trade to boost there economy.
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Cleisthenes
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Cleisthenes, gained power through the support of many. He created a council of 500 men to supervise affairs in Athens. He is credited with creating the foundations of democracy.
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Solon
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Solon was the first person with total power of Athen's. He canceled all citizens debt, and freed all citizens that were in slavery from debt.
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Pericles
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Pericles was one of the 10 generals of Athens who was reelected every year until he was effectively the Leader. He created the Direct democracy, by having mass meeting where all male citizens would vote.
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Age of Pericles
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The period (461bc-429bc) where pericles was constantly reelected.
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