487 BC

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Year of the Wood Tiger甲寅( at the beginning of the year, water buffalo癸丑)

  • Red-figure vase painting (since 530 BC)
  • Black-figure vase painting (since 630 BC)

Classic era in Greece (since 500 BC) Severe style (since about 490 BC)

The year 487 BC brings two major changes in the Athenian democracy: the first time a decision is made on the establishment of archons in Athens by lot, and the first time a ostracism is to solve a major political question held.

Events

Politics and World Affairs

Roman Republic

  • Titus Siccius Sabinus and Gaius Aquilius are according to tradition, Consuls of the Roman Republic. During their tenure, they are fighting against the Volscians and the Hernici.

Greece

  • From 487 BC is decided on the establishment of archons in the Athenian democracy by lot.
  • In Athens, a ostracism will be held for the first time. Hipparchus, son of Charmos, Archon of 496 /95 and originating from the mother's side of the family of Pisistratus, is sent into exile.

Persian Empire

  • 487 BC: Rise of Egypt against the Persian Empire.

Imperial China

  • Time of the Spring and Autumn Annals in China: The State Song defeated and annexed the state Cao, who ceases to exist with it.
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