Herodotus relates this man's opinion that Tellus of Athens was the happiest man on earth, because he lived to see his grandchildren and died in battle. This man rose to prominence during a war with Megara, and during his time as archon, this figure liberated the hektermoroi through the seisactheia, the cancellation of their debts, and extended (*) citizenship to immigrants. This man also divided the citizenry into four property classes in order to expand political rights beyond the aristocracy, established the Council of 400, and repealed the harsh laws established by Draco. Hailed by Athenians as the founder of democracy, for 10 points, name this early sixth-century
Herodotus relates this man's opinion that Tellus of Athens was the happiest man on earth, because he lived to see his grandchildren and died in battle. This man rose to prominence during a war with Megara, and during his time as archon, this figure liberated the hektermoroi through the seisactheia, the cancellation of their debts, and extended (*) citizenship to immigrants. This man also divided the citizenry into four property classes in order to expand political rights beyond the aristocracy, established the Council of 400, and repealed the harsh laws established by Draco. Hailed by Athenians as the founder of democracy, for 10 points, name this early sixth-century ruler and law-giver.
Herodotus relates this man's opinion that Tellus of Athens was the happiest man on earth, because he lived to see his grandchildren and died in battle.
{Solon}