Thirty Tyrants

The Thirty Tyrants were a pro-Spartan oligarchy installed in Athens after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War in April 404 BC. Its two leading members were Theramenes and Critias, a former acolyte of Socrates.

Related Topics:
Sparta - Oligarchy - Athens - Peloponnesian War - April 404 BC - Theramenes - Critias - Socrates

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The Thirty severely reduced the number of rights of Athenian citizens. Instead of all Athenians participating in legal functions, only a specially selected 500 could. Only 3,000 people had the right to carry weapons or receive a jury trial. Hundreds of Athenians were killed (they were ordered to drink hemlock) and thousands more were exiled.

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The Thirty Tyrants were overthrown by Thrasybulus, with help from Thebes, the following year.

Related Topics:
Thrasybulus - Thebes

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See also Thirty Tyrants (Roman).

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