About 300 lines of his poetry remain extant. Plato claimed him as an ancestor. He first gained prominence by persuading the Athenians to continue fighting a war over Salamis. As leader, his policies included the restriction of debt slavery and the pr
About 300 lines of his poetry remain extant. Plato claimed him as an ancestor. He first gained prominence by persuading the Athenians to continue fighting a war over Salamis. As leader, his policies included the restriction of debt slavery and the prohibition of the export of foodstuffs during periods of famine. FTP identify this Greek statesman elected archon in 594 BC, one of the legendary Seven wise men.
About 300 lines of his poetry remain extant. Plato claimed him as an ancestor.
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