Allotment of the archons in Athens

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Formerly appointed by election, the most important officials of the state are now chosen by lot out of an elected short list.

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11186 Allotment of the archons in Athens 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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