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Essay / Plutarch - 1517
PlutarchSolon was famous for advocating democracy and creating laws. When asked if he had given Athens the best laws possible, he replied: "The best they could receive." This meant that there could have been better laws, but the Athenians would not have accepted them. There are several laws mentioned by Plutarch that Solon was responsible for creating. Solon would pass something called the Mortgage Law which made it illegal to bind a debtor's body to the creditor in the event of default on loan payments. It was good for the poor because the rich took advantage of the poor. The debtor would essentially become a slave if they could not pay their loan. Solon also ended Draco's laws, except for crimes related to homicide, which were too harsh in Solon's opinion. Under the Draco Laws, any crime ranging from idleness to theft to murder was punishable by death. Plutarch considered Solon a just and just man. This almost became a burden to Solon because he was so fair and just that he never pleased either party. Themistocles was an Athenian politician and general. He represented the poor class because he came from a very poor background. Themistocles was well known for his support of the creation of a navy. His main rival, Aristide, emphasized land power. This rivalry would eventually lead to Aristide's ostracism. The Athenians, led by Themistocles, won a great naval victory at Salamis against the Persians. Themistocles had deceived the Persians by convincing them that the Greeks were fleeing. However, his luck in Athens does not last forever. He will be ostracized because he is suspected of being too close to the Persians. Ironically, when he leaves Athens, he is accepted into the council of the Persian king, becoming a... middle of paper ... who walks away and watches the city burn. Several other important events took place during his life, but these two are by far the most important. Georgiana was a stunning figure of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His family tree continues to have great influence in Britain today. Princess Diana was a distant relative of Georgiana. This relationship seems suitable because both were very influential and well-liked. They were also both extremely beautiful. Prince William and Prince Harry now continue Georgiana's lineage within British royalty. Princess Kate will have to become incredibly influential if she plans to have as much influence as Georgiana. The new Duchess of Cambridge will struggle to become as important as the former Duchess of Devonshire, but she is expected to be less capable of drinking and gambling than Georgiana..