What was Solon's primary role in Athens?
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Solon, a statesman, played a pivotal role in shaping the political and social landscape of Athens. As a lawmaker, he introduced a series of reforms aimed at easing tensions between the wealthy and the poor. Solon's measures included the Seisachtheia, which canceled debts and freed enslaved debtors, and the establishment of a new constitution that introduced a property-based system of government.
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