Isagoras
Isagoras was a politician in ancient Athens at the end of the 6th century BC. Chr.
He was the son of Teisandro and came from a respected family. After the tyrant Hippias was driven out in 510 BC. He fought with the Alkmaionid Kleisthenes for power in Athens , based on the nobility and the Spartan king Cleomenes . In the political struggle for power, Isagoras used the so-called Cylon sacrilege . Kleisthenes initially lost and had to leave Athens, but drew the people to his side.
Isagoras, who lived in 508/507 BC BC held the office of archon , wanted to dissolve the council in Athens and transfer the government offices to three hundred members of the nobility. But the council resisted and did not comply with the instruction. Isagoras and Cleomenes then had to retreat to the Acropolis . After three days, an agreement was reached that they had to leave the city.
Cleomenes tried again in vain to reinstate Isagoras in Athens. The Athenians sentenced Isagoras to death in absentia.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Herodotus: Histories . S. 5.70 ff .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Isagoras |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Politicians in Athens |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 6th century BC Chr. |