feb 1, 514 BC - Planned 'Tyrannycides'

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The two lovers Harmodius and Aristogeiton plan a coup to kill Peistratus' sons Hippeis and Hipparchus during the Panathenaic festival.

The partly successful attack kills Hipparchus but Hippeis couldn't be reached. Harmodius is killed on the spot and Aristogeiton dies shortly after in captivity.

Despite the coup being unsuccessfull, they will later be celebrated as local heroes for trying to end the tyranny.

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