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What is a solon?

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THE QUESTION IS - WHO IS SOLON??

Solon was a greek lawgiver, poet,and aristocrat who paved a road to democracy in Greece, Athens!!!
- Larry D

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What did solon do?
First he decided that the Athenians should not be sold as slaves when they could not pay their debts. That was something for the common people. Then he decided that the people who owed money and...
Solon was from where?
Athens, Greece.
Who was solon?
Solon was an ancient Athenian leader who came into power in 594 B.C. He canceled all land debts and returned salves to their families. Although he helped most of the poor farmers he Did not take land...
Who is solon?
solon was the father of democracy. he is the reason that today we can vote for our leaders.
Why is Solon important?
Solon paid off debts for farmers and freed slaves in ancient Athens.