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Solon

Type Figure Region Attica Time c. -638–-558 Also known as Solon、Σόλων、梭伦

Solon was a famous Athenian statesman, lawgiver, and poet of the 6th century BCE (c.…

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  1. c. -638–-600Athens · AthensSolon came of Athenian noble birth; in his early years he traded and traveled widely, accumulating wealth and experience, while also taking part in public debate through poetry, focusing on debt and land issues.
  2. -594–-593Athens · AthensSolon served as Athenian archon, promulgating the Seisachtheia to abolish debt slavery, dividing citizens into four property classes and establishing the Council of Four Hundred, easing conflict between aristocrats and commoners through law.
  3. c. -593–-558Athens · AthensAfter the reforms Solon voluntarily left office and traveled abroad, forbidding immediate changes to the laws for a period of ten years. Thereafter he influenced Greek thought through poetry and maxims, and was honored by posterity as one of the Seven Sages.

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