(klīsˈthə-nēzˌ) or Clis·the·nes(klĭsˈ-) fl. sixth century B.C.
Greek tyrant of Sicyon who led the Ionian population of the region in a revolt against the Dorians.
(klīsˈthə-nēzˌ) or Clis·the·nes(klĭsˈ-) 570?-after 508 B.C.
Athenian statesman who enacted the legal reforms of Solon, replaced the older family-based political organization with one based on locality, and is generally regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy.