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
As for Phocion, he did not deem it honest to accept the gold sent to him by Alexander.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
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 Abbott, Jacob
Pour down your blessings on this best of daughters; To her and Phocion give Evander's crown; Let them, oh! let them both in virtue wear it, And in due time transmit it to their boy!
From The Grecian Daughter by Murphy, Arthur
Who's there?—Evander?——Answer——tell me——speak—— Enter Phocion, from the Tomb.
From The Grecian Daughter by Murphy, Arthur
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