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The first known cleruchy is thought to have been Salamis, captured by Athens from Megara in the 6th century BC.

Other cleruchies were established on the Thracian Chersonese following its recapture from the Persian Empire after the Greco-Persian Wars of the 5th century BC, and at Chalcis following that city's defeat in a war with Athens.

During the period of the Delian League and the Second Athenian League ( 5th – 4th century BC ), many more cleruchies were created by Athens such as on Samos Island proved worthy in the Social War.