500s BC deaths

Cleisthenes ( ; ), or Clisthenes (), was an ancient Athenian lawgiver credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing in 508 BC. For these accomplishments, historians refer to him as "the father of Athenian democracy". He was a member of the aristocratic Alcmaeonid clan. He was the younger son of Megacles and Agariste making him the maternal grandson of the tyrant Cleisthenes of Sicyon. He was also credited with increasing the power of the Athenian citizens' assembly and for reducing the power of the nobility over Athenian politics.

Semi-legendary 6th-century BC founder of Roman Republic

Roman aristocrat who helped overthrow the monarchy (died 503 BC)

6th century BC legendary Sinhalese king

semi-legendary figure in Roman history

ancient Chinese philosopher and politician from the state of Qi in the 6th century BC

Chinese philosopher and rhetorician (c.545–501 BCE)

ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 536 to 501 BC

Sudharmaswami ( or Sudharman; 607 BC – 507 BC) was the fifth ganadhara of Mahavira. All the current Jain acharyas and monks follow his rule.

general of the State of Chu (died 506 BC)