Cleisthenes

[ klahys-thuh-neez ]

/ ˈklaɪs θəˌniz /

active c515–c495 b.c., Athenian statesman.

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Cleisthenes, there was the regular and normal course of public legislation.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 |Various
It was an inspiration of the genius of Cleisthenes; and it stands as the master work of a master mind.

Ancient Society |Lewis Henry Morgan
The oracle replied to his question that Adrastus was king of the Sicyonians and Cleisthenes was a brigand.

History Of Ancient Civilization |Charles Seignobos
Thereupon Megacles said that he accepted the betrothal, and so the marriage was determined by Cleisthenes.

The History Of Herodotus |Herodotus

It is also curious that we do not know in what official capacity Cleisthenes carried his reforms.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 |Various

Cleisthenes

/ (ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz) /

6th century bc, Athenian statesman: democratized the political structure of Athens