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Pisistratus
(c. 600—527 bc)
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(c. 600–c. 527 bc)
Tyrant of Athens. He seized power in 561 and after twice being expelled ruled continuously from 546 until his death. As ruler he reduced aristocratic power in rural Attica and promoted the financial prosperity and cultural pre-eminence of Athens.
Subjects: Classical studies
