Demosthenes Timeline

Life of Athenian statesman Demosthenes.

Athenian orator Demosthenes wins his first court case against his own guardians.

Demosthenes begins to deliver speeches in the Athenian assembly.

Athenian orator Demosthenes is sent on a diplomatic embassy to the court of Philip II of Macedon.

Demosthenes gives his 'On the Peace' speech to the Athenian assembly advocating war against Philip II of Macedon.

Demosthenes is charged with organising a league of Greek city-states for war against Macedon.

The first battle of Chaeronea. Philip II of Macedon defeats the Greek alliance directed against him, led by Athens and Thebes.

Demosthenes is exiled from Athens, accused of taking bribes from Alexander the Great's treasurer Harpalos.

Athenian orator Demosthenes commits suicide to avoid capture by the Macedonians.