Phocion
Americannoun
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In 351 Charidemus, Chares and Phocion were sent to oppose him, and we find that the contributions of the Lesbian cities were assigned to them for supplies, but no successes were gained.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
Both reached this height from the one starting point, that Shakespeare despised the million, and Bacon feared with Phocion the applause of the multitude.
From The Mystery of Francis Bacon by William T. Smedley
Phocion, in particular, who was one of the prominent statesmen of the city, endeavored to quiet the excitement of the people.
From Alexander the Great Makers of History by Jacob Abbott
In duty fixed, Here I remain'd, while my brave, gen'rous Phocion, Fled with my child, and from his mother's arms Bore my sweet little one.
From The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy
After Chaeroneia the war party would have entrusted Charidemus1 with the command against Philip, but the peace party secured the appointment of Phocion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
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