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He had to walk a careful middle line - to reduce the power of the aristocracy without going too far, and adding benefits to the lower classes, again without bringing retribution form the aristocracy. It was too much for one side and too little fro the other.

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He put an end to debt-slavery in Athens where farmers who fell into debt were sold as slaves to pay the debts. Those who profited from this were not amused on it;s termination.

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Why was Salon popular among some Athenian farmers and unpopular among others?

Solon would wipe away some of the farmer's debts when he was in charge.


Solon was from where?

Athens, Greece.


When was Solon Hadjisolomos born?

athens,greece


What is a solon?

THE QUESTION IS - WHO IS SOLON?? Solon was a greek lawgiver, poet,and aristocrat who paved a road to democracy in Greece, Athens!!! - Larry D


Where solon live?

Athens in Ancient Greece.


Place of birth of Solon?

Ancient Greece


Who is an important leader in Greece?

a noble named solon


Why was Solon popular among some Athenians farmers and unpopular among others?

he canceled the depts of farmersfreed the slaves


What city-state was Solon born in Ancient Greece?

Athens.


This person abolished slavery as a way of repaying a debt in ancient Greece?

Solon


Who was the tyrant disliked for passing a debt slave law in aceient Greece?

Solon


What is Solon known for doing in ancient Greece?

His efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline in Athens.