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Draco's reforms were in the fields of law. The first written code was shockingly severe. This is where the adjective "Draconian" comes from in describing a harsh and archaic system of punishment. They allowed enslavement for debt and numerous capital offense crimes. Although it was modified, it remained the foundation of statute law in Athens until the end of the 5th century.
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Which two Greek tyrants worked to create reforms that helped the people?
Solon and Draco
What does the term Draconian mean?
Draco (lawgiver) (from Classical Greek: Δράκων; 7th century BC), the first lawgiver of ancient Athens, from whom the term draconian is derived
Who was El Draque?
It means "The Drake (Dragon)" in Spanish.From Wikipedia"Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral (1540– 27 January 1596) was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Elizabeth I of England awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. He also carried out the second circumnavigation of the world, from 1577 to 1580His exploits were legendary, making him a hero to the English but a pirate to the Spaniards to whom he was known as El Draque. King Philip II was said to have offered a reward of 20,000ducats, about £4million (US$6.5M) by modern standards, for his life."
