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Hippias (tyrant)

d. c. 490 BCE · 6th century BCE · Also known as Hippias of Athens

Hippias was tyrant of Athens from 527 to 510 BCE, the eldest son of Peisistratos. After his brother Hipparchus was murdered in 514 BCE his rule grew harsh, and he was expelled with Spartan help in 510. He married his daughter to Aeantides of Lampsacus, took refuge with the Persians and accompanied their army to Marathon in 490 BCE, hoping to be restored.

Hippias (tyrant)
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