Lachares (Ancient Greek: Λαχάρης) was a demagogue and tyrant of Athens at the turn from the 4th to the 3rd century BC. == Rule in Athens == Lachares was one of the most influential leaders in his native city, after Athenian democracy had been re-established by Demetrius Poliorcetes. In 301/300 BC he besieged Charias, who had occupied the Acropolis with his followers; after Charias surrendered, he and three others were sentenced to death by the popular assembly.
Lachares (Ancient Greek: Λαχάρης) was a demagogue and tyrant of Athens at the turn from the 4th to the 3rd century BC. == Rule in Athens == Lachares was one of the most influential leaders in his native city, after Athenian democracy had been re-established by Demetrius Poliorcetes. In 301/300 BC he besieged Charias, who had occupied the Acropolis with his followers; after Charias surrendered, he and three others were sentenced to death by the popular assembly.
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