The term 'Statesman of Old Athens' refers to the ancient Greek statesman SOLON (Σόλων). He was an Athenian politician, lawmaker, and poet who lived in the 6th century BC. He is credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy and is remembered for his efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline in archaic Athens. He is also known for his reforms to the legal system, which allowed for more equitable distribution of wealth and power among the citizens of Athens.