Greatest Ancient Greek leaders


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  1. Alexander the Great - Often called the greatest military commander in history, Alexander expanded the Greek empire to its greatest size, never losing a battle.
  2. Cleisthenes - Called the Father of Athenian Democracy, Cleisthenes helped to reform the constitution so the democracy could work for all.
  3. Demosthenes - A great statesman, Demosthenes was considered the greatest orator (speech giver) of Greek times.
  4. Draco - Famous for his Draconian law that made many offences punishable by death.
  5. Pericles - A leader and statesman during the golden age of Greece. He helped democracy to flourish and led great building projects in Athens that still survive today.
  6. Solon - Solon is usually credited with laying the foundations and ideas for democracy.

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