Solon

Solon was an archaic Athenian statesman, lawmaker, political philosopher, and poet. He was one of the Seven Sages of Greece and is credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy.

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Who was born first?

• Solon and Cleobulus of Lindos were born the same year
• Solon was born 5 years before Thales
• Solon was born 10 years before Aesop
• Solon was born 20 years after Pittacus of Mytilene
• Solon was born 30 years before Chilon of Sparta

Timeline

1. Pittacus of Mytilene650s BC – 570s BC
2. Cleobulus of Lindoscirca 630 BC – circa 560 BC
3. Solon (this page)circa 630 BC – circa 560 BC
4. Thalescirca 625 BC – 540s BC
5. Aesopcirca 620 BC – circa 564 BC
6. Chilon of Spartacirca 600 BC – circa 520 BC

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