The year 507 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Poplicola and Pulvillus (or, less frequently, year 247 Ab urbe condita).

The Athenian Revolution (508–507 BCE) was a revolt by the people of Athens that overthrew the ruling aristocratic oligarchy, establishing the almost century-long self-governance of Athens in the form of a participatory democracy – open to all free male citizens.

Aug 23, 2018 · In the year 507 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms that he called demokratia, or “rule by the people” (from demos, “the people,” and kratos, or...

Mar 10, 2025 · Cleisthenes and the Birth of Democracy (508/507 BCE) Known as the "Father of Athenian Democracy." Introduced a system based on demes (local units) rather than aristocratic lineage.

The agenda of the Assembly was set by the Council of Five Hundred, which, unlike the Assembly, was composed of representatives chosen proportionally from each of the territorial entities, known as demes, created by Cleisthenes in 508/507 bce.

The uprising in Athens, which started around 508-507 B.C., marked the beginning of a new era in the city’s history. It was a response to the rising trend of tyranny in Greece. The uprising gave rise to a new form of democracy, which allowed all citizens to participate.

Oct 30, 2010 · In 507 BCE, the return of Cleisthenes to Athens marked the birth of democracy in Athens. This new concept to the people meant that each free man was granted one vote regarding every matter of importance.

Jan 10, 2020 · (4) It developed in ancient Athens, around 507 BCE. It flourished in its purest form from 462 to 322 BCE, albeit with some interruptions. It provided the model for what has become the dominant form of government in the world.

In the year 507 B07 BCE, the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a new systems of politics called demokratia. Demokratia means 'rule of the people'. This implies that people had the freedom to have a say in what was going to happen next. …

Jan 29, 2017 · In 507 BCE, Cleisthenes introduced demokratia, or rule of the demos or people, a sort of a slogan that guided several of his reforms for Athens. He restructured the government as well as the phylae. And he changed the voting system to ensure equal opportunities.