Periander

Periander (died c. 587 bce) was the second tyrant of Corinth (c. 627–587 bce), a firm and effective ruler who exploited his city’s commercial and cultural potential. Much of the ancient Greek representation of Periander as a cruel despot probably derives from the Corinthian nobility, with whom he dealt harshly. Periander was the son of Cypselus, the founder of the Cypselid dynasty of Corinth. To promote and protect Corinthian trade, Periander established colonies at Potidaea...