When Pisistratus became tyrant of Athens in 547 BC it marked a change of direction for the city-state and the surrounding land of Attica, which despite its large size and power was overshadowed by ...
It took Pisistratus several very colorful attempts to seize power in Athens before finally establishing himself as in 547 BC. A popular general, Pisistratus first tried to seize power in about 560 BC.