| Periander | |
|---|---|
| Tyrant of Corinth | |
 Periander, Roman copy after a Greek original of the 4th century BC, Vatican Museums. | |
| Reign | 627–585 BC |
| Predecessor | Cypselus |
| Successor | Psammetichus |
| Born | prior to 635 BC Corinth |
| Died | 585 BC Corinth |
| Consort | Lyside |
| Issue |
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| Greek | Περίανδρος |
| House | Cypselid |
| Father | Cypselus |
| Mother | Cratea |
| Religion | Greek polytheism |
Periander (/ˌpɛriˈændər/; Greek: Περίανδρος; died c. 585 BC) was the second tyrant of the Cypselid dynasty that ruled over ancient Corinth. Periander's rule brought about a prosperous time in Corinth's history, as his administrative skill made Corinth one of the wealthiest city states in Greece.[1] Several accounts state that Periander was a cruel and harsh ruler, but others[2][citation needed] claim that he was a fair and just king who worked to ensure that the distribution of wealth in Corinth was more or less even. He is often considered one of the Seven Sages of Greece, men of the 6th century BC who were renowned for centuries for their wisdom. (The other Sages were most often considered to be Thales, Solon, Cleobulus, Chilon, Bias and Pittacus.)[1]
- ^ a b "Seven Wise Men of Greece". Columbia Encyclopedia (6 Copyright © 2023 ed.) – via www.infoplease.ocm.
- ^ Gomez, Carlos (2019). The Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece. United Kingdom: Amber Books Ltd. pp. 89–92. ISBN 978-1-78274-762-8.