Nabis ruler of Sparta (circa 207–192 B.C.). Machiavelli is probably exaggerating Nabis' success, but Nabis did introduce many social reforms.
Gracchi brothers Tiberius (166–133 B.C.) and Gaius Gracchus (154–121 B.C.). Roman officials who instituted many social reforms and were killed by aristocratic opponents.
Giorgio Scali a leader of the Ciompi (wool workers) revolt in Florence in 1378. The wool workers' guild briefly held some political power, but its leaders, including Scali, were quickly overthrown and later executed.
