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Draco

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The Resume

    Born circa 650 BC
    Lived in Athens
    Also known as Dracon
    Developed Athens’ first written legal code

Why he might be annoying:

    His laws were notorious for their harshness, punishing even the theft of a cabbage with death.
    ‘Draconian’ has become a byword for any repressive legal system.
    He stipulated that lower class debtors could be sold into slavery.
    Solon repealed most of his laws.
    Harry Potter’s nemesis, Draco Malfoy, is his namesake.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His written code, enforced by courts, replaced a system of arbitrarily applied oral laws.
    He tried to end blood feuds between families.
    His laws, inscribed on wooden tablets, were clearly displayed in public.
    His code differentiated between manslaughter and intentional murder.
    He may have been suffocated by cloaks thrown by admirers at a theatre.

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 73 Votes: 80.82% Annoying