Greek Leaders
Pittacus
Sage of Mytilene
Pittacus was a Greek lawgiver active in the 6th c. BC during the Archaic period based in Mytilene. Died of natural causes.
Historical Note
Elected aisymnetes (lawgiver-dictator) of Mytilene to end civil war. One of the Seven Sages — credited with the saying 'know thy opportunity.' Stepped down voluntarily after a decade.