Phocion (c. 402 – 318 BCE) was an Athenian statesman and military commander who, according to tradition, was made a general a staggering 45 times. A student of Plato and known as 'the Good', his political position was somewhat ambiguous, and ultimately he was accused of colluding with the Macedonians and dismantling the democracy of Athens. He is the subject of one of Plutarch's Lives biographies.
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c. 402 BCE - 318 BCELife of Athenian statesman and general Phocion.
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376 BCEPhocion commands with distinction at the sea battle against rebellious Naxos.
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349 BCEPhocion leads an Athenian campaign in Euboea.
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340 BCEPhocion defeats Philip II of Macedon at Byzantium.
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322 BCE - 319 BCEPhocion is general of the Athenian forces for four consecutive years, including during the Lamian War against Antipater.
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318 BCEPhocion is tried for treason and sentenced to death by poisoning.
