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.
a written legal code that applied to all citizens
a written legal code that applied to all citizens
Solon and Draco
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."
the athenian ruler Draco made several reforms,including what
a written legal code that applied to all citizens.
Solon
Solon, Cleisthenes, Peisistratus, and Draco.
draco
Draco, Solon, Pisistratus, Cleisthenes
The Athenian who created the sternest code of laws was Draco. Draco was an Athenian archon in 594 BCE and created legislation that focused on the punishment of crime. The penalties were very severe and cruel and it is said that the laws were written in blood.
Draco was an Athenian statesman who first wrote down the laws of Athens, he was in no way a tyrant.
Draco should be right
Draco. No, not Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter fans. Just Draco.
Draco
pericles was not known at the father of athenian democracy cleisteins is consideres to be father of sthenian democracy