Solon was one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece and dominated Athenian politics for several decades, becoming the city's chief magistrate in the early years of the 6th century BC (594-3 BC).

Solon was one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece and dominated Athenian politics for several decades, becoming the city's chief magistrate in the early years of the 6th century BC (594-3 BC).

Anacharsis, the Greek philosopher from Scythia, was known for his wisdom, simple lifestyle and critiques of Greek customs and laws.