Classical Civilisation Peisistratus

What years was Pisistratus first tyrant of Athens and how did he seize power?

561/0 BC-556/5BC (5 years). He fake injures himself, claiming it was by another noble family, getting people to vote to give him a bodyguard, which he then uses to take over Athens.

Between which years was Pisistratus tyrant of Athens the second time and how did he get reinstated

552/1 BC - 546/5 BC (6 years). The Alkmeonid Megacles brings him back and Pisistratus marries Megacles' daughter. Pisistratus rides into Athens with a woman dressed as Athena on a chariot, claiming she is the goddess and that she commands he is made ruler.

Why did Pisistratus lose power for the second time?

He refused to treat Megacles' daughter as his wife, but facing threat from aristocratic families, he fled Athens

How did Pisistratus come to power for the third time, and between which years was he tyrant?

546/7-528/7BC (19 years). He gathered an army while away from Athens and took Athens by force. He gathered all the armed people of Athens in one place, his men confiscated their weapons, and he reassured the Athenians that he would take care of things now.

What positive things did Pisistratus do while in power?

Lent money with zero-interest to the poor farmers to help them with their farming (they didn't get into debt so could invest in business and increase yield)
Introduced local courts to settle personal disputes and travelled round Attica to deal with disputes personally
Was not above the law - when sued, turned up to court case
Kept poor happy on their farms and bettered the economy

When did Hippias come to power and how long did he hold tyranny for?

528/7 BC - 510 BC; 18 years