Reforms of Solon
Debt slavery abolished — a step toward Athenian democracy
Elected archon, Solon abolished debt slavery, cancelled debts and divided citizens into property classes. His laws curbed the power of the aristocracy and laid the groundwork for Athenian democracy.
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Meanwhile around the world (±25 years)
Middle East
- 612 BC Fall of Nineveh — 18 years earlier
- 587 BC Destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar — 7 years later
Alive at the time
- Cyrus the Great (aged 6)
- Nebuchadnezzar II (aged 48)
- Solon (aged 36)
- Sappho (aged 36)
- Thales of Miletus (aged 30)
- Mahavira (aged 5)