Rivalry between Cleisthenes and Isagoras at Athens

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  • Elsa Bouchard (University of Montreal)

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Isagoras had the support of the Spartan king Cleomenes who at first was successful in expelling Cleisthenes; but the latter benefitted from a strong popular assistance and was finally restored while his rival had to withdraw.

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Bouchard, Elsa. "Rivalry between Cleisthenes and Isagoras at Athens". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010
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