1) CLEISTHENESKnown as "The father of Athenian democracy," Cleisthenes created a democratical constitution that allowed for the end of the tyrannical rule of Hippias in 510 BC - making himself leader shortly after. Eventually, he introduced several constitutional reforms - including one where newer divisions were made to reorganize the citizen body of Athens and to alter voting privileges based on gender, wealth, etc.
Philip II was the king of the Greek kingdom of Macedon from 359 BC to 336 BC. He was very skilled in militarist systems, and eventually created one of the strongest armies in Greece - allowing for the conquest other Grecian city-states. Eventually he was assassinated by a guard during 336 BC. Nevertheless, the outcome of his son's (Alexander's) efforts wouldn't of been done without his accomplishments.
Alexander III of Macedon, or more commonly known as 'Alexander the Great,' was essentially the most influential rulers of all of Greece and considered to be one of the most shrewd rulers of all time. He became the King of Macedonia following his father's (Philip II) death. Like Philip II, Alexander was known for his intelligence in battle. In fact, he managed to conquer Egypt, Persia, eastern Iran, and more - making not only allies but a large, unified empire that was the very essence of one of the largest cases of cultural diffusion between civilizations. Alexander died of malaria at a young age, but the effects of his achievements forever lived on.
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