Demosthenes (/ dɪˈmɒs.θəniːz /; Greek: Δημοσθένης, romanized: Dēmosthénēs; Attic Greek: [dɛːmostʰénɛːs]; 384 – 12 October 322 BC) was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens.

Demosthenes was an Athenian statesman, recognized as the greatest of ancient Greek orators, who roused Athens to oppose Philip of Macedon and, later, his son Alexander the Great. His speeches …

Mar 14, 2016 · Demosthenes (c. 384 - 322 BCE) was an Athenian statesman who famously stood against Macedonian king Philip II and whose surviving speeches have established him as one of the …

Jun 29, 2025 · An orator and statesman, Demosthenes dominated Athenian politics in the mid-4th century BCE as it battled the rising power of Macedonia.

Demosthenes, the renowned Athenian orator, played a pivotal role in the development of rhetoric and politics in ancient Greece. His influence extends beyond his own time, shaping the art of persuasion …

Athenian statesman, recognized as the greatest of ancient Greek orators, who roused Athens to oppose Philip of Macedon and, later, his son Alexander the Great. His speeches provide valuable information …

Sep 20, 2021 · Demosthenes, the ancient Greek orator and statesman, is most famous for eloquently crafting his speech to whip up strong Athenian opposition to two great kings of the era – Philip of …

Ancient Athens' greatest orator whose passionate speeches defending democracy made him one of history's most influential public speakers. Demosthenes stands as a towering figure of classical …

Demosthenes (384–322 B.C.E., Greek: Δημοσθένης (Dēmosthénēs)) was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens.

Demosthenes (384 – 322 BCE) was a prominent Athenian statesman and orator, widely regarded as one of the greatest orators in ancient Greece. He is best known for his passionate speeches against …