- With Hippias gone, Isagoras and Cleisthenes (both were aristocrats), engaged in a powerful struggle.
- Isagoras had support from some fellow aristocrats , plus from Sparta.
- Cleisthenes had support of the majority of Athenians.
- Isagoras Wins
- He ostracizes Cleisthenes.
- Cleisthenes supporters- and the ordinary Athenian citizens- revolt against Isagoras tyranny.
- They trapped Isagoras on the acropolis for 2 days. On the 3rd day he fled and was banished.
- 508 BCE! YES!
- Cleisthenes and Democracy
- Cleisthenes- definitely a member of the elite,
- Very rich.
- Insulated from the "Hoi Polloi" (means regular folks).
- A crafty politician.
- Cleisthenes and the people basically invented democracy.
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