The Resume

(circa 638 BC-circa 558 BC)
Born in Athens
Athenian reformer, lawmaker and politician
Founded an early form of democracy

Why he might be annoying:

There are few reliable historical records about him.
His constitution classified citizens according to how much property they had.
He endorsed pederasty and may have practiced it himself.
He wrote a lot of preachy, mediocre poetry.
He famously said, ‘Count no man happy until he is dead.’

Why he might not be annoying:

He reformed the laws so more citizens were eligible for public office.
He founded a court that consisted of all Athenian citizens.
He banned the practice of enslaving indebted farmers.
He encouraged civic pride.
He was distantly related to Plato.

Credit: Georgina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alleged Kid Lovers
• Ancient Poets
• Ancient Times
• Ancient Times: Greece
• Georgina/Devil Doll's Profiles [Series 4]
• I am Greek
• Look at me, I'm Busted
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Poets
• Profiles 25501-25750 (Ranked: 25712)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 216 Votes: 72.69% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 67.35% Annoying