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DEMADES (c. 38o-318 B.c.) , Athenian orator and demagogue. He was originally of humble position, and was employed at one time as a common sailor, but he rose partly by his eloquence and 1 Held by Franz Delitzsch, Dillmann and Lenormant. partly by his unscrupulous character to a prominent position at Athens. He espoused the cause of Philip in the war against Olynthus, and was thus brought into bitter
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long enmity with Demosthenes
Chaeroneia
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ambassador . Before setting out he persuaded the citizens to pass sentence of death upon Demosthenes and his followers, who had fled from Athens. The result of his embassy
Pella
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A fragment of a speech (Rep' &JSEKa.erlas), bearing his name, in which he defends his conduct, is to be found in C. Mailer's Oratores Attici, ii. 438, but its genuineness is exceedingly doubtful. End of Article: DEMADES (c. 38o-318 B.c.) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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