Tyrant

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Tyrant. 1 connected concept: Archaic Greece (related to).

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Also known as: tyrants

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Summary

A tyrant is an absolute ruler who is unrestrained by law, or one who has usurped a legitimate ruler's sovereignty.

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common political phenomenon in Archaic Greek cities
Many Archaic poleis experienced a period of rule by tyrants who seized power from traditional aristocracies, often acting as catalysts for social and economic reform.
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