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 Harmodius and Aristogeiton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harmodius (circa 530 BC - 514 BC) and Aristogeiton (circa 550 BC - 514 BC), known as "the Liberators" and "the Tyrannicides", became heroes in Athens through their role in the overthrow of the Tyranny of the Peisistratid family.
In 514 BC Hipparchus sought the sexual favours of Harmodius, who was, the historian Thucydides tells us, "then in the flower of youthful beauty," which would have made him about 15.
In 346 BC, for example, the politician Timarchus was prosecuted (for political reasons) on the grounds that he had been a prostitute.
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 List of assassinated persons - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Antiochus VI Dionysus, (138 BC), Seleucid heir to the throne.
Cleon of Sicyon, (272 BC), tyrant of Sicyon.
Seleucus I Nicator, (281 BC), founder of the Seleucid dynasty.
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 6th century BC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 5th and 6th centuries BC were a time of empires, but more importantly, a time of learning and philosophy.
Solon of Athens, one of the Seven Sages of Greece (638 - 558 BC).
Pisistratus, Tyrant of Athens in 561, 559-556 and 546-528 BC.
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 510s BC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Centuries: 7th century BC - 6th century BC - 5th century BC
510 BC -- Hippias, son of Pisistratus and tyrant of Athens, is expelled by a popular revolt supported by Cleomenes I, King of Sparta and his forces.
510 BC -- Demaratus succeeds Ariston as king of Sparta.
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 510s BC
510 BC -- Hippias, tyrant of Athens, was expelled by his people, with the assistance of Cleomenes[?], King of Sparta.
515 BC - March 12 - Construction is completed on the Temple in Jerusalem.
519 BC -- Zhou Jing Wang[?]/Ji Gail becomes King of the Zhou Dynasty of China.
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 Babylonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It was in the sixth year of Nabonidus (549 BC) that Cyrus, the Achaemenid Persian "king of Anshan" in Elam, revolted against his suzerain Astyages, "king of the Manda" or Medes, at Ecbatana.
A year before Cyrus' death, in 529 BC, he elevated his son Cambyses II in the government, making him king of Babylon, while he reserved for himself the fuller title of "king of the (other) provinces" of the empire.
A few years later, probably 514 BC, Babylon again revolted under ; on this occasion, after its capture by the Persians, the walls were partly destroyed.
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 Classical Greek History Timeline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
433 BC Sparta and the Peloponnesian League is established as a counter to the Athenian-dominated Delian League.
Plato (428-347 BC), philosopher and student of Socrates, is born.
332 BC Alexander goes to Egypt, founds the city of Alexandria, is declared a son of Amon, and becomes the ruler of Egypt.
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 MSN Encarta - Athens (Greece)
At that time and in the subsequent “dark age” (1200-900 bc) that followed widespread warring among the Mycenaean Greeks, Athens was one of a number of petty states in Attica.
In the mid-9th century bc, the surrounding territory, including the nearby seaport of Piraeus, was incorporated into the city-state of Athens.
The sons of Pisistratus did not enjoy the popularity of their father, however, and eventually fell from power: Hipparchus was assassinated about 514 BC, and Hippias was exiled in 510 bc.
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 Simonides of Ceos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
556 BC-469 BC), Greek lyric poet, was born at Ioulis on Kea.
After the murder of Hipparchus (514 BC), Simonides withdrew to Thessaly, where he enjoyed the protection and patronage of the Scopadae and Aleuadae (two celebrated Thessalian families).
His reputation as a man of learning is shown by the tradition that he introduced the distinction between the long and short vowels (ε, η, ο, ω), afterwards adopted in the Ionic alphabet which came into general use during the archonship of Eucleides (403 BC).
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 Simonides of Ceos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
556-469 BC), Greek lyric poet, was born at in Kea island.
During his youth he taught poetry and music in his native island, and composed paeans for the festivals of Apollo.
After the murder of Hipparchus (514), Simonides withdrew to Thessaly, where he enjoyed the protection and patronage of the and (two celebrated Thessalian families).
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 International Trade Of Sindh From Its Port Barbaricon (Banbhore) 200 BC to 200 AD
However, the period from 2500 BC to 40 AD may be considered as the period of pre-trade-wind coastal sailing.
From 200 BC to the middle of first century BC, Egypt was the leading importer and re-exporter of goods form Sindh.It was also the cultural centre of the world.
In 25 BC armies were sent to subdue the hostile Arab tribes and destroy Aden, their market place.
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 Hipparchus (tyrant) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
While Hippias was responsible for the political and economic aspects of the tyranny, Hipparchus was a patron of the arts; it was Hipparchus who invited (Click link for more info and facts about Simonides of Ceos) Simonides of Ceos to Athens.
In 514 BC Hipparchus was murdered by the Tyrannicides, (Click link for more info and facts about Harmodius and Aristogeiton) Harmodius and Aristogeiton.
When Harmodius rejected him, Hipparchus refused to allow Harmodius' sister to participate in a religious festival, insinuating that she was not a virgin.
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 Building The Second Temple 537 BC
514 BC After numerous delays, resulting in the work being spread over 23 years, the Second Temple was finally completed and re-dedicated in the reign of Darius I, Emperor of Persia (34).
The time lapse between the dedication of the First Temple (957 BC) and reconstruction of the second Temple (537 BC) was 420 years, and not about 500 years as some have contended.
It is interesting to note that, during the period of the Jewish Hasmonaean Dynasty (152 - 37 BC), a beautifully appointed stone chamber (84 feet x 60 feet) was constructed underground beneath the former Council House (or Sanhedrin) in Jerusalem.
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 FINAL WARNING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Marler's research somehow led him to the period of 440-438 BC, and adding 434 years to 438 BC led to 4 BC, which is closer to the actual date of the birth of Jesus.
In 168 BC, the Syrian King Antiochus IV Epiphanes attacked Israel, and sacrificed a pig to Zeus on the Temple altar, an event that is referred to as the Abomination of Desolation.
David purchased the land in 990 BC, and in 960 BC, King Solomon began construction of the sacred Temple, which was to provide a shelter for the Ark of the Covenant, the most sacred object in Israel.
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 510s BC : 514 BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
510s BC : 514 BC terms defined : 510s BC : 514 BC
519 BC -- Zhou Jing Wang[?]/Ji Gail becomes King of the BC - 256 BC)">Zhou Dynasty of China.
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British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Wildlife Branch, Victoria BC and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Helena MT USA.
British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Parks Division and BC Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria BC.
BC Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria BC.
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 ARCL2001: Lecture 9
The Tyrannicides statue commemorated an important historical event, the slaying in 514 BC of the tyrant Hipparchos by Harmodios and Aristogeiton.
Grave stele of Hegeso from the Kerameikos Cemetery, circa 400 BC.
Wooden statues do not survive, but we know from the ancient literary sources that some of the oldest and most venerated cult statues were made of wood, such as the statue of Athena Polias which stood in the Old Temple of Athena, later replaced by the Erechtheion, on the Acropolis.
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 Directory of Pages each page represents one object in the collection
Greece, Athens / Janiform Kantharos / 460-420 BC
Greece, Boeotia, Thebes, / Stater: Amphora in Incuse / 379-338 BC
Greek / Goddess or Maiden / 675-650 B.C. Greek / Head of a goddess / 4th century B.C. Greek / Head of a Man from a Fune / ca.
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 Harmodius and Aristogiton on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Harmodius was killed on the spot, and Aristogiton was executed.
In spite of their mixed motives, they were soon made heroes of Athens and were given public recognition after the expulsion (510 BC) of Hippias.
Two public statues, executed by Antenor, were erected, and coins were struck with their image.
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 suzhou   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou is known as the Venice of the East.
It was named by early travelers because the 40 town was built around a network of canals and 300 crisscrossing bridges that fanned out from the Grand Canal.
Other attractions include the Drama Museum, located in a centuries-old courtyard theater that was renovated to house theatrical props and artifacts.
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 The Ultimate Hipparchus (son of Pisistratus) Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
Hipparchus was one of the sons of Pisistratus who became tyrant of Athens when Pisistratus died in 527 BC.
While Hippias was responsible for the political and economic aspects of the tyranny, Hipparchus was a patron of the arts; it was Hipparchus who invited Simonides of Ceos to Athens.
In 514 BC Hipparchus was murdered by the Tyrannicides, Harmodius and Aristogeiton.
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We entered the dog world officially in January 1996 with the adoption of our dog Keli from the Kamloops SPCA.
BC Chihuahua Rescue Valentine's Fundraiser is Saturday, February 14, 2004, at the Langley Petsmart!
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 Alcan Inc. — Alcan and BC Hydro work together to avoid potline shutdown at Kitimat smelter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
KITIMAT, British Columbia — Alcan and BC Hydro announced today that they have agreed to a solution regarding the electricity situation at Alcan's aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia (B.C.).
As a result, Alcan will not have to proceed with the previously announced shut-down of a production line on January 15, 2001, due to historically low water levels in its Nechako Reservoir.
Alcan employees in Kitimat are already beginning the modifications that will be necessary for it to be implemented.
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 THEMISTOCLES (c. 514-449 B.C.) - Online Information article about THEMISTOCLES (c. 514-449 B.C.)
514-449 B.C.) - Online Information article about THEMISTOCLES (c.
514-449 B.C.), Athenian soldier and statesman in some respects probably the ablest and most far-sighted whom See also:
He was the son of Neocles, an Athenian of no distinction and moderate means, his See also:
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 Northwest Corridor Development Corporation - Regions - British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forest sector is a major employer with 12 sawmills, 3 pulp mills, logging and wood related services
Key provider of supplies and services to mines in central and northern BC
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 Chronological Author List "Before 300 BC" compiled by GIGA
Rhodes one of Seven Sages (633 BC - 564 BC)
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